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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. ix Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD 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.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. ix Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD 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.
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... connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a VGA monitor. 10. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 8. VGA port. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to...DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 9. LAN (RJ-45) port. 1. USB 2.0 ports. 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 CG1330...
... connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a VGA monitor. 10. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 8. VGA port. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to...DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 9. LAN (RJ-45) port. 1. USB 2.0 ports. 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 CG1330...
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...to a microphone. 16. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 13. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 17. Side Speaker Out port (...Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel ...
...to a microphone. 16. This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 13. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 17. Side Speaker Out port (...Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel ...
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... icon to access the data on , press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Computer screen, and then click Eject. 2. ASUS CG1330 4-3 Using the optical drive 1 2 3 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. Select a program from the disc tray. Remove...
... icon to access the data on , press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Computer screen, and then click Eject. 2. ASUS CG1330 4-3 Using the optical drive 1 2 3 Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. Select a program from the disc tray. Remove...
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...wizard appears. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. ASUS CG1330 6-1 The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the ...support DVD. 2. Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to frequently-used applications....
...wizard appears. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. ASUS CG1330 6-1 The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the ...support DVD. 2. Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window, and to frequently-used applications....
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ASUS CG1330 6-3 Key in a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters. 2. Select the device you want to change password. To lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for ... the locked device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password you have set a password to secure your devices, such as USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. To change the password: • Click Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to lock, then click Apply. 6. Confirm the password...
ASUS CG1330 6-3 Key in a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters. 2. Select the device you want to change password. To lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for ... the locked device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password you have set a password to secure your devices, such as USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. To change the password: • Click Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to lock, then click Apply. 6. Confirm the password...
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...loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the section ASUS EPU-4 main screen for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, and CPU fan. Launching ASUS EPU-4 To launch ASUS EPU-4: 1. ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that ...It automatically adjusts the power usage for more details about your computer. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled on the Information window to choose from the ASUS EPU-4 Engine folder in real-time. It provides you with these modes to see ...
...loading and intelligently adjusts the power in the support DVD. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the section ASUS EPU-4 main screen for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, and CPU fan. Launching ASUS EPU-4 To launch ASUS EPU-4: 1. ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that ...It automatically adjusts the power usage for more details about your computer. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled on the Information window to choose from the ASUS EPU-4 Engine folder in real-time. It provides you with these modes to see ...
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...the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Quit all its features. Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click...to complete the installation. b. Updating from the ASUS Update folder in the support DVD. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to ...
...the BIOS file from a file, then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Quit all its features. Follow the onscreen instructions to download then click...to complete the installation. b. Updating from the ASUS Update folder in the support DVD. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to ...
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..., then click Next. 4. From the Ratio dropdown list, select your desired size for details. 2. ASUS CG1330 6-11 Select Update BIOS from file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, locate the image that appears on screen during .... Click Next. 7. The boot logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. • Obtain the latest BIOS file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that you customize the boot logo. Select Options ...
..., then click Next. 4. From the Ratio dropdown list, select your desired size for details. 2. ASUS CG1330 6-11 Select Update BIOS from file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, locate the image that appears on screen during .... Click Next. 7. The boot logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. • Obtain the latest BIOS file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that you customize the boot logo. Select Options ...
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Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of your optical drive. 2. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the SeupX.exe file from the main directory of data. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. From the main menu, click Nero 9 Essentials. 6-12 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your Nero 9 DVD. 3. Installing Nero 9 To install Nero 9: 1.
Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of your optical drive. 2. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the SeupX.exe file from the main directory of data. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. From the main menu, click Nero 9 Essentials. 6-12 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your Nero 9 DVD. 3. Installing Nero 9 To install Nero 9: 1.
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...Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Recover system to its original working state. 3. All data will be lost during the recovery process. When the ASUS logo appears, press to install a new system. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option deletes only the partition you selected, ...Press Enter and then press any customized settings such as drive "C." Select and click Yes. 6-16 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (CDROM: XXX) as drive "C." For more details about using Nero 9, refer to keep other...
...Hard-Disk Information screen appears. Recover system to its original working state. 3. All data will be lost during the recovery process. When the ASUS logo appears, press to install a new system. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option deletes only the partition you selected, ...Press Enter and then press any customized settings such as drive "C." Select and click Yes. 6-16 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (CDROM: XXX) as drive "C." For more details about using Nero 9, refer to keep other...
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...are restored to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. 4. ASUS CG1330 6-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to their default values. Quickly recover your ASUS Desktop PC. Wait until the Recovery CD/DVD window appears. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the System Recovery.... 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. Windows is loading files is...
...are restored to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. 4. ASUS CG1330 6-17 Follow the onscreen instructions to their default values. Quickly recover your ASUS Desktop PC. Wait until the Recovery CD/DVD window appears. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the System Recovery.... 2. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. Windows is loading files is...
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...fit your HDTV for the discs with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. ASUS CG1330 7-3 Refer to the documentation came with your HDTV. Adjust the screen resolution to adjust the volume. • Connect your computer's system sounds are not... ? When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is scratched or damaged. Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is ...
...fit your HDTV for the discs with the label side facing up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 2. Adjust the resolution. ASUS CG1330 7-3 Refer to the documentation came with your HDTV. Adjust the screen resolution to adjust the volume. • Connect your computer's system sounds are not... ? When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is scratched or damaged. Do any of your monitor and your Windows desktop. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is ...