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.... ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ...service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
.... ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ...service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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... 2-7 Restoring your system 2-10 Protecting your computer 2-11 Getting Windows® Help and Support 2-15 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 3-1 Connecting microphone and speakers 3-2 Connecting multiple external displays 3-5 Connecting an HDTV 3-7 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the memory card reader 4-2 Using the optical drive 4-3 Using the multimedia keyboard(on selected models only 4-4 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 5-1 Wireless connection (on selected models...
... 2-7 Restoring your system 2-10 Protecting your computer 2-11 Getting Windows® Help and Support 2-15 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 3-1 Connecting microphone and speakers 3-2 Connecting multiple external displays 3-5 Connecting an HDTV 3-7 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the memory card reader 4-2 Using the optical drive 4-3 Using the multimedia keyboard(on selected models only 4-4 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 5-1 Wireless connection (on selected models...
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...use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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... compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to radio...
...use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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... compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to radio...
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Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna (optional) x2 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. ix Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna (optional) x2 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. ix Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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...; / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This LED lights up when you turn on your computer. 2. This port connects to a microphone. 9. Front I/O ports cover. 10. Optical disk drive bay (empty). Power LED. Rear panel 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 15 1 3 9 11 16 17 18 19 20 Click the number to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to view its corresponding description. 1-2 Chapter 1: Getting started There...
...; / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This LED lights up when you turn on your computer. 2. This port connects to a microphone. 9. Front I/O ports cover. 10. Optical disk drive bay (empty). Power LED. Rear panel 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 15 1 3 9 11 16 17 18 19 20 Click the number to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to view its corresponding description. 1-2 Chapter 1: Getting started There...
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..., camera, PDA, and others . 6. HDMI port. These vents allow air ventilation. This port is for your computer. 3. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS CG5270 1-3 Power switch. USB 2.0 ports. This port connects to your computer. 4. USB 2.0 ports. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 7.
..., camera, PDA, and others . 6. HDMI port. These vents allow air ventilation. This port is for your computer. 3. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS CG5270 1-3 Power switch. USB 2.0 ports. This port connects to your computer. 4. USB 2.0 ports. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 7.
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... or speaker. This port connects to a wireless network. 19. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to the center/subwoofer speakers. 17. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). Side Speaker Out port (gray). Line Out port (lime). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 14. In a 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in a 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configuration. 13. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray...
... or speaker. This port connects to a wireless network. 19. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to the center/subwoofer speakers. 17. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). Side Speaker Out port (gray). Line Out port (lime). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 14. In a 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in a 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configuration. 13. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray...
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... guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to a power source. ASUS CG5270 1-5 The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Plug the monitor to your monitor to a display output port on selected models only) Connect your computer. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connect a monitor to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card...
... guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to a power source. ASUS CG5270 1-5 The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Plug the monitor to your monitor to a display output port on selected models only) Connect your computer. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connect a monitor to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card...
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... Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of your monitor to the onboard display output port. 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 graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started Using...
... Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of your monitor to the onboard display output port. 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 graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started Using...
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... now start for your password, then click Next. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. Review your language. To start using your Windows® 7 operating system. Turn your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout. Wait for the user name and computer name. From the dropdown lists, select your computer on. Key in configuring the basic settings...
... now start for your password, then click Next. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. Review your language. To start using your Windows® 7 operating system. Turn your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout. Wait for the user name and computer name. From the dropdown lists, select your computer on. Key in configuring the basic settings...
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.... 4. ASUS CG5270 2-15 It is pre-installed on your computer. Click Finish to obtain the latest Windows® online help. Ensure that you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® 7 platform. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your location. Getting Windows...
.... 4. ASUS CG5270 2-15 It is pre-installed on your computer. Click Finish to obtain the latest Windows® online help. Ensure that you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® 7 platform. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your location. Getting Windows...
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... to set display modes. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to Setting up your computer section in your computer. 2. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your Windows desktop. Connect the two monitors to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works...
... to set display modes. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer and connect the power cords to Setting up your computer section in your computer. 2. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your Windows desktop. Connect the two monitors to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works...
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... 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 front panel of the card slots and use memory cards to avoid damaging the card. • You can place media in memory card reader on the Computer screen. • The memory card reader LED lights up and blinks when data is keyed...
... 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 front panel of the card slots and use memory cards to avoid damaging the card. • You can place media in memory card reader on the Computer screen. • The memory card reader LED lights up and blinks when data is keyed...
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.... 14. Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 operating systems. 4-4 Chapter 4: Using your computer The special function keys only work on /off. Press to launch Microsoft® Excel. 18. Launches Windows® Media Center. Reduces picture size in Windows® Media Player. Description Launches Windows® gadgets. Press to launch Microsoft® Word. 17. Increases the system volume. Using the multimedia keyboard (on...
.... 14. Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 operating systems. 4-4 Chapter 4: Using your computer The special function keys only work on /off. Press to launch Microsoft® Excel. 18. Launches Windows® Media Center. Reduces picture size in Windows® Media Player. Description Launches Windows® gadgets. Press to launch Microsoft® Word. 17. Increases the system volume. Using the multimedia keyboard (on...
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... in a media player. Switches profiles working with F1 ~ F10 keys. 12 56 34 8 7 • The special function keys work on /off. Goes to the next track in a media player. Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems. • Install the keyboard driver before using. Stops playback in a media player. Increases the system volume. Description Plays or pauses playback in a media player. ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ASUS CG5270 4-5
... in a media player. Switches profiles working with F1 ~ F10 keys. 12 56 34 8 7 • The special function keys work on /off. Goes to the next track in a media player. Turns the volume's mute mode on Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems. • Install the keyboard driver before using. Stops playback in a media player. Increases the system volume. Description Plays or pauses playback in a media player. ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard Keys 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ASUS CG5270 4-5
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... end to a DSL/cable modem. ASUS CG5270 5-1 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your DSL/cable modem. 2. Refer to the documentation that came with 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. Modem RJ-45 cable 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for...
... end to a DSL/cable modem. ASUS CG5270 5-1 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your DSL/cable modem. 2. Refer to the documentation that came with 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. Modem RJ-45 cable 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for...
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... the support DVD that you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. From the dropdown list...
... the support DVD that you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. b. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. From the dropdown list...
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... Power button to close the programs that are not working. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is on, the keys on the number key pad are used to turn it on the keyboard, then click Start Task Manger. 2. Press the Number Lock key to input numbers only. The arrow keys...
... Power button to close the programs that are not working. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is on, the keys on the number key pad are used to turn it on the keyboard, then click Start Task Manger. 2. Press the Number Lock key to input numbers only. The arrow keys...
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... monitor video connector is detected. • Connect your computer, ensure that you connect your system in Chapter 3 for details. ? Wait for it. For more troubleshooting information. ? 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 a discrete graphics card, ensure that the both monitors are correct. The dual display function works...
... monitor video connector is detected. • Connect your computer, ensure that you connect your system in Chapter 3 for details. ? Wait for it. For more troubleshooting information. ? 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 a discrete graphics card, ensure that the both monitors are correct. The dual display function works...
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... to fit your HDTV for the discs with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. Do any of your monitor and your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the HDTV is stretched...
... to fit your HDTV for the discs with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. Do any of your monitor and your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the HDTV is stretched...
