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... FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
... FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...
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... 11 Setting up your computer...16 Turning your computer ON...17 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Connecting an HDTV...24 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive...26 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...27 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 31 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix: Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for...
... 11 Setting up your computer...16 Turning your computer ON...17 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Connecting an HDTV...24 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive...26 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...27 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 31 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix: Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for...
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...we published the chemical substances in a residential installation. Operation is incorrectly replaced. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is subject to the following measures: •... standards for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the party responsible for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that interference will ...
...we published the chemical substances in a residential installation. Operation is incorrectly replaced. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is subject to the following measures: •... standards for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the party responsible for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that interference will ...
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... shutdown before servicing product. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to dirty or dusty environments. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from any moving parts. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during a gas...
... shutdown before servicing product. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to dirty or dusty environments. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from any moving parts. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during a gas...
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.... • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. Customizable via the lighting control in this LED lighting effect shows through the pattern. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Microphone port. Headphone port. Optical disk drive eject button. Optical disk drive bay. Front ENGLISH Power button. There is an optical disk drive in ASUS Command, this bay. Press this button to a headphone or speaker. This port connects to turn on your USB 3.0 devices.
.... • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. Customizable via the lighting control in this LED lighting effect shows through the pattern. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Microphone port. Headphone port. Optical disk drive eject button. Optical disk drive bay. Front ENGLISH Power button. There is an optical disk drive in ASUS Command, this bay. Press this button to a headphone or speaker. This port connects to turn on your USB 3.0 devices.
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Rear ENGLISH USB 3.1 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices ...
Rear ENGLISH USB 3.1 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices ...
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... connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Side Speaker Out port (gray). Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue). Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Front panel Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker...
... connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Side Speaker Out port (gray). Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue). Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Front panel Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker...
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... vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on selected models). The display output ports on selected models). Power jack 1. Always provide proper ventilation for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for your computer. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a 180W adapter (Dual adapters needed on the chassis. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. ENGLISH ASUS Graphics Cards.
... vents allow air ventilation. DO NOT block the air vents on selected models). The display output ports on selected models). Power jack 1. Always provide proper ventilation for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for your computer. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a 180W adapter (Dual adapters needed on the chassis. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. ENGLISH ASUS Graphics Cards.
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Connect an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer. ` 16 Chapter 1: Getting started 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 computer. 2. Connecting an external monitor Connect your computer. To connect an external monitor: 1. Plug the monitor to a power source. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your monitor to the onboard HDMI output...
Connect an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer. ` 16 Chapter 1: Getting started 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 computer. 2. Connecting an external monitor Connect your computer. To connect an external monitor: 1. Plug the monitor to a power source. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your monitor to the onboard HDMI output...
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... the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your displays. Turn on how to connect a monitor to connect multiple external displays. Configure the settings for details on your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 4. Connect the two monitors to the monitors. Setting up multiple displays: 1. ASUS G20CB 23
... the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your displays. Turn on how to connect a monitor to connect multiple external displays. Configure the settings for details on your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. 4. Connect the two monitors to the monitors. Setting up multiple displays: 1. ASUS G20CB 23
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... Start menu, click Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 3. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 4. ASUS G20CB 29 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. 5. ENGLISH Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection...
... Start menu, click Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 3. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 4. ASUS G20CB 29 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. 5. ENGLISH Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection...
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... press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Select the program that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is off if you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the number key pad. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only...
... press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Select the program that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is off if you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the number key pad. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only...
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... photos. I want to restore or undo changes to your computer's system settings without affecting your monitor to the VGA port has display. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect your files, and click Get started. 34 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer...
... photos. I want to restore or undo changes to your computer's system settings without affecting your monitor to the VGA port has display. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect your files, and click Get started. 34 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer...
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ASUS G20CB 35 Adjust the screen resolution to open the Computer screen. 2. To change the screen resolution: • From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. ? The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up. • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with non-standard size...
ASUS G20CB 35 Adjust the screen resolution to open the Computer screen. 2. To change the screen resolution: • From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. ? The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up. • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with non-standard size...
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... properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Try connecting to the discrete VGA port. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to your computer. Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port...
... properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Try connecting to the discrete VGA port. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to your computer. Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port...
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... The LAN cable is properly connected to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to the wrong port. headphone. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is connected to your computer. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is not properly connected to your computer's user manual for...
... The LAN cable is properly connected to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to the wrong port. headphone. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is connected to your computer. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is not properly connected to your computer's user manual for...
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... Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with better air flow. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to an area with a new hard disk drive. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your...
... Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with better air flow. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to an area with a new hard disk drive. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your...
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... the ASUS Service Center for assistance. The CPU fan has been replaced. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to the latest version. The fan runs on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site...
... the ASUS Service Center for assistance. The CPU fan has been replaced. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to the latest version. The fan runs on its default settings. Visit the ASUS Support site...
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... the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. Wait for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you want to use on your desktop PC. 3. Press the power button on your Desktop PC. ASUS Desktop PC 43 Follow the onscreen instructions to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system. ENGLISH Starting for...
... the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. Wait for the first time: 1. From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you want to use on your desktop PC. 3. Press the power button on your Desktop PC. ASUS Desktop PC 43 Follow the onscreen instructions to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system. ENGLISH Starting for...
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... view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to complete. 1. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Zooms out your PC to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Under this option. Follow the onscreen instructions to its original factory settings can be done using this option. Back up all your screen. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the...
... view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to complete. 1. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Zooms out your PC to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Under this option. Follow the onscreen instructions to its original factory settings can be done using this option. Back up all your screen. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the...