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All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. ASUS G21CX 13 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for reference only.
All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. ASUS G21CX 13 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for reference only.
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..., camera, PDA, and others. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 devices can only be used for your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS G21CX 15 Rear ENGLISH USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type A) ports. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status OFF ORANGE Orange (Blinking) Orange (Blinking...
..., camera, PDA, and others. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 devices can only be used for your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS G21CX 15 Rear ENGLISH USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type A) ports. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status OFF ORANGE Orange (Blinking) Orange (Blinking...
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... Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the chassis. Connecting an external monitor To connect an external monitor: 1. Connect your computer. ` ASUS G21CX 17 Air vents. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer.
... Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the chassis. Connecting an external monitor To connect an external monitor: 1. Connect your computer. ` ASUS G21CX 17 Air vents. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer.
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To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports on the front and rear panels. Front panel Rear panel ASUS G21CX 19 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. 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 computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports on the front and rear panels. Front panel Rear panel ASUS G21CX 19 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
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ENGLISH Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers ASUS G21CX 21
ENGLISH Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers ASUS G21CX 21
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To set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for your computer. 3. ASUS G21CX 23 Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to be the primary display has display during POST. Turn on the ASUS Graphics Card may come with different models. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to...
To set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for your computer. 3. ASUS G21CX 23 Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to be the primary display has display during POST. Turn on the ASUS Graphics Card may come with different models. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to...
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ASUS G21CX 25 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer chair ...
ASUS G21CX 25 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer chair ...
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...: 1. ENGLISH Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem. RJ-45 cable Modem 3. ASUS G21CX 27 Refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection. Turn on the rear panel of an RJ...
...: 1. ENGLISH Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem. RJ-45 cable Modem 3. ASUS G21CX 27 Refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection. Turn on the rear panel of an RJ...
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... Sharing Center. 2. Launch Network and Sharing Center in either of these two ways: a) From the taskbar, right-click , then click Open Network and Sharing Center. ASUS G21CX 29
... Sharing Center. 2. Launch Network and Sharing Center in either of these two ways: a) From the taskbar, right-click , then click Open Network and Sharing Center. ASUS G21CX 29
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To establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to the Internet through a wireless connection. Wireless AP Modem ASUS G21CX 31 ENGLISH Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to a wireless access point (AP).
To establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to the Internet through a wireless connection. Wireless AP Modem ASUS G21CX 31 ENGLISH Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to a wireless access point (AP).
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...powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your chassis until the computer shuts down. ASUS G21CX 33 Select the program that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is switched on. Then press the Power... button to the section Turning your computer ON in Chapter 1. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2....
...powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your chassis until the computer shuts down. ASUS G21CX 33 Select the program that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is switched on. Then press the Power... button to the section Turning your computer ON in Chapter 1. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2....
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... PC without affecting your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the menu ASUS G21CX 35 From the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. Adjust the screen resolution to an electrical source and turned on the front panel or the rear...
... PC without affecting your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the menu ASUS G21CX 35 From the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. Adjust the screen resolution to an electrical source and turned on the front panel or the rear...
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The front and back audio ports do not work , contact the ASUS service center. Close the anti-virus software. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is connected ... your computer. Speaker or headphone does Try using another LAN cable. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS G21CX 37 Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is not properly connected to the wrong port. Action • Refer...
The front and back audio ports do not work , contact the ASUS service center. Close the anti-virus software. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is connected ... your computer. Speaker or headphone does Try using another LAN cable. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS G21CX 37 Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is not properly connected to the wrong port. Action • Refer...
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... is booting up. Possible Cause Your computer is working ventilation for the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. There is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. Old BIOS ...assistance. The system temperature is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. ASUS G21CX 39 The CPU fan has been replaced. The BIOS settings have been changed. Update the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis....
... is booting up. Possible Cause Your computer is working ventilation for the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. There is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. Old BIOS ...assistance. The system temperature is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. ASUS G21CX 39 The CPU fan has been replaced. The BIOS settings have been changed. Update the BIOS to clean the inner space of the chassis....