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Contents Notices...4 Safety information 7 Notes for this manual 8 Welcome 9 Package contents 9 Knowing your Desktop PC 10 Front / Rear panel features 10 Setting up your Desktop PC 12 Connecting devices 12 Connecting the power 13 Pressing the power button to turn on the system 13 Using your ... disc 14 Ejecting a disc 14 Using the card reader 14 Connecting to speakers 15 Configuring audio output settings 15 Introducing the utilities 17 ASUS AI Manager 17 Installing AI Manager 17 Launching AI Manager 17 AI Manager quick bar 18 Recovering your system 21 Using the recovery DVD ...
Contents Notices...4 Safety information 7 Notes for this manual 8 Welcome 9 Package contents 9 Knowing your Desktop PC 10 Front / Rear panel features 10 Setting up your Desktop PC 12 Connecting devices 12 Connecting the power 13 Pressing the power button to turn on the system 13 Using your ... disc 14 Ejecting a disc 14 Using the card reader 14 Connecting to speakers 15 Configuring audio output settings 15 Introducing the utilities 17 ASUS AI Manager 17 Installing AI Manager 17 Launching AI Manager 17 AI Manager quick bar 18 Recovering your system 21 Using the recovery DVD ...
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... instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC...are designed to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for help. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Notices ASUS REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the ...
... instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC...are designed to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for help. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Notices ASUS REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the ...
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... Corporation, and is protected by Macrovision Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by the party responsible for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC RF exposure warning This equipment must not be co-located or operating in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications...
... Corporation, and is protected by Macrovision Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by the party responsible for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC RF exposure warning This equipment must not be co-located or operating in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications...
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Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 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 Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 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 Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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Make sure you encounter the following safety instructions. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Always unplug all instructions ...
Make sure you encounter the following safety instructions. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Always unplug all instructions ...
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... products that have been disassembled by users This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that you complete a task. Notes for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC • The system does not function properly even if you perform certain tasks properly, take note of electronic products. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER...
... products that have been disassembled by users This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that you complete a task. Notes for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC • The system does not function properly even if you perform certain tasks properly, take note of electronic products. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER...
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...Installation Guide x1 • Warranty card x1 • ANTENNA (optional) x2 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for any item is damaged or missing. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. The package contents ...of the ASUS Desktop PC. Contact your new Desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. ...
...Installation Guide x1 • Warranty card x1 • ANTENNA (optional) x2 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for any item is damaged or missing. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. The package contents ...of the ASUS Desktop PC. Contact your new Desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. ...
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... front panel cover. 4. Knowing your system. Optical drive bay cover. Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. 6. card slot continued on the model of your Desktop PC Front / Rear panel features Front (Close) 5 Front (Open) Rear 3 4 3 2 1 6 9 8 DVI HDMI 10 1394 SATA 7 11 *T��h...;e�s�e��p�o��r�t�s and their locations may vary, depending on the next page 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CompactFlash®/Mi- No. Headphone Plug a stereo or headphones into jack this slot.
... front panel cover. 4. Knowing your system. Optical drive bay cover. Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. 6. card slot continued on the model of your Desktop PC Front / Rear panel features Front (Close) 5 Front (Open) Rear 3 4 3 2 1 6 9 8 DVI HDMI 10 1394 SATA 7 11 *T��h...;e�s�e��p�o��r�t�s and their locations may vary, depending on the next page 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CompactFlash®/Mi- No. Headphone Plug a stereo or headphones into jack this slot.
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... or other HDMI-compatible devices. 7. HDMI port Connects to a DVI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. Air vents Allows ventilation 9. Power connector Connects power cable. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 No. Insert a Secure Digital™/ Secure Digital™/Mul- Connects antenna to a VGA monitor or other DVI-compatible devices. Slot/Port Description...
... or other HDMI-compatible devices. 7. HDMI port Connects to a DVI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. Air vents Allows ventilation 9. Power connector Connects power cable. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 No. Insert a Secure Digital™/ Secure Digital™/Mul- Connects antenna to a VGA monitor or other DVI-compatible devices. Slot/Port Description...
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... cable into this port. Optical S/PDIF Connects to USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. Expansion slot cover Remove when install Expansion card. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
... cable into this port. Optical S/PDIF Connects to USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. Expansion slot cover Remove when install Expansion card. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
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Actual product specifications may vary. • Use this product in ambient temperature below 35˚C. • Do not block or cover these vents. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13 Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices SPDIF OUT DVI HDMI DVI Illustrations are for reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary. • Use this product in ambient temperature below 35˚C. • Do not block or cover these vents. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13 Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices SPDIF OUT DVI HDMI DVI Illustrations are for reference only.
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SPDIF OUT DVI HDMI Connecting the power Connect the power cord to turn on the system 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC A B DVI Pressing the power button to the power connector and plug it into the wall socket.
SPDIF OUT DVI HDMI Connecting the power Connect the power cord to turn on the system 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC A B DVI Pressing the power button to the power connector and plug it into the wall socket.
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... media in memory card reader on the front panel of your system Using the optical drive Inserting a disc 1. Remove the disc from the disc tray. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Each card slot has its own driver letter and icon which are displayed on , press the eject button. 2. Place the disc to...
... media in memory card reader on the front panel of your system Using the optical drive Inserting a disc 1. Remove the disc from the disc tray. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Each card slot has its own driver letter and icon which are displayed on , press the eject button. 2. Place the disc to...
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... Out (gray) connects to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Click OK and you will see a check beside the device you select. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Rear Out (black) connects to a microphone. Microphone (pink) connects to rear speakers. Right-click the volume icon on the rear panel and...a CD/DVD player. Connecting to speakers Refer to configure audio output: 1. Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to your desktop PC, follow the steps below to the table below for the audio jacks on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. ...
... Out (gray) connects to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Click OK and you will see a check beside the device you select. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Rear Out (black) connects to a microphone. Microphone (pink) connects to rear speakers. Right-click the volume icon on the rear panel and...a CD/DVD player. Connecting to speakers Refer to configure audio output: 1. Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to your desktop PC, follow the steps below to the table below for the audio jacks on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. ...
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4. Relaunch your media player, such as Windows® Media Player or Power DVD, and the device you set will serve as the default audio output device. • You must relaunch your media player for the audio output device settings. • If you want to set up a recording device, select Recording Devices in Step 1 and do what resembles Step 2 and 3. • If you use an HDMI display with S/PDIF audio output, set Realtek Digital Output as the default in Step 2. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 17
4. Relaunch your media player, such as Windows® Media Player or Power DVD, and the device you set will serve as the default audio output device. • You must relaunch your media player for the audio output device settings. • If you want to set up a recording device, select Recording Devices in Step 1 and do what resembles Step 2 and 3. • If you use an HDMI display with S/PDIF audio output, set Realtek Digital Output as the default in Step 2. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 17
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... Drivers installation wizard appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. ager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI Manager. Introducing the utilities ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is not enabled in your computer: 1. If Autorun...setup. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on the desktop. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the support DVD. If Autorun ...
... Drivers installation wizard appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. ager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI Manager. Introducing the utilities ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is not enabled in your computer: 1. If Autorun...setup. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on the desktop. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the support DVD. If Autorun ...
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... AI Probe. Click to extend or restore Click to display items on the left Click to display items ASUS Probe on the Main menu icon to switch between full window and quick bar. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 19 Close button Maximize / restore button Minimize button Main Support My Favorites Information Click the Maximize...
... AI Probe. Click to extend or restore Click to display items on the left Click to display items ASUS Probe on the Main menu icon to switch between full window and quick bar. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 19 Close button Maximize / restore button Minimize button Main Support My Favorites Information Click the Maximize...
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... the onscreen instructions to specify the boot sequence. 2. When using AI Security for the first time, you have set a password. When done, press Apply. 20 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Key in the password you to set previously, then click Ok. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Confirm the password. 3. When done, click Ok...
... the onscreen instructions to specify the boot sequence. 2. When using AI Security for the first time, you have set a password. When done, press Apply. 20 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Key in the password you to set previously, then click Ok. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Confirm the password. 3. When done, click Ok...
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... and change the value by dragging the bar. Information Click the tab on the file location window. You can also double click to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. To add an application: 1. Click Add, then locate the application you ... is added to add applications that you frequently use, saving you want to add to see the detailed information about your computer. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 21 My Favorites My Favorites allows you need. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU...
... and change the value by dragging the bar. Information Click the tab on the file location window. You can also double click to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. To add an application: 1. Click Add, then locate the application you ... is added to add applications that you frequently use, saving you want to add to see the detailed information about your computer. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 21 My Favorites My Favorites allows you need. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU...
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... the on-screen instructions to install a new system. Select where to complete the recovery process. You will delete all your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Make sure that you to its original working with the support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your ...the factory. Recovering your system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes an image of it before recovering the system. 22 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Recover system to a network drive and make a backup of the operating system installed on your data during the system recovery...
... the on-screen instructions to install a new system. Select where to complete the recovery process. You will delete all your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Make sure that you to its original working with the support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution that your ...the factory. Recovering your system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes an image of it before recovering the system. 22 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Recover system to a network drive and make a backup of the operating system installed on your data during the system recovery...