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- Page 1 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC... -
Page 4: Notices
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. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC... - Page 5 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...
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Page 6: Safety Information
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. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC... -
Page 7: 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 8: Welcome
Welcome Thank you for purchasing 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 9: Knowing Your Desktop Pc
Lights up when the system is Power LED powered on. Press this button to turn the system Power button IR (optional) Supports a remote control. Card reader Lights up when data is being read from or written to the storage card. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC... - Page 10 Connects to a parallel printer, a Parallel port scanner, or other devices. Connects to a VGA monitor or VGA port other VGA-compatible devices. Connects to USB devices such as USB 2.0 ports a mouse or keyboard. 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
- Page 11 Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel 7.1 (8)-channel speaker system. audio ports Power Connects to a power outlet. connector Power switch Switches on/off the power supply. Voltage Selects the input voltage. selector Expansion Support expansion cards. slots ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
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Page 12: Setting Up Your Desktop Pc
Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • It is recommended that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 35˚C. • Do not block or cover the air vents on the chassis. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC... -
Page 13: Connecting The Power
Setting the voltage selector to 115V in a 230V area damages your system! Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector and the other end to a wall power outlet. Press the power switch. Pressing the power button to turn on the system ASUS Essentio Desktop PC... -
Page 14: Using The Media Center Remote (Optional)
No. Button Description Press to turn on/off the power of the Power screen and the speakers. Pause Press to pause a playback. Stop Press to stop playing a media file. 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC... - Page 15 Press to rewind a media file. 21. Play Press to play a media file Record Press to start recording TV. The system does not come with a built-in TV tuner. To use the TV function, purchase an external TV box first. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
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Page 16: Using The Portable Hdd (Optional)
Mini USB port port • To use the Portable HDD on your ASUS Essentio Desktop PC, insert it into the Portable HDD bay. • To use the Portable HDD on a non-ASUS Essentio Desktop PC, connect one end of a USB cable to the mini USB port at the back of the Portable HDD and the other end to a free USB port on the PC. -
Page 17: 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 18 After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ begins system configurations. Follow the onscreen 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 at www.asus.com for updates.
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Page 19: Overclocking Your System
Overclocking your system Refer to the following instructions when you install an Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9550/Q6600/Q9400 CPU on your ASUS Essentio Desktop PC. By default, the Overclock Options item in the BIOS is set to [Overclock 15%]. To view the Overclock Options item, go to Advanced >... -
Page 20: Using Asus Ai Gear2
Maximum Power Saving High Performance To use the ASUS AI Gear2 utility on your system: Boot the system and press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup program. Go to Advanced > JumperFree Configuration. Set the AI Overclock Tuner item to [Auto]. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to some common problems which you may encounter when using the ASUS Desktop PC. Contact the ASUS technical support if the problem still exists after you have performed the troubleshooting solutions. What can I do if my Desktop PC cannot be powered on? Check if the power LED on the front panel lights up. - Page 22 • Check if 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. • Check if the disc is write-protected. 22 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...