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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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..., Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances 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 Rules. If ... reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the...
..., Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances 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 Rules. If ... reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the...
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... and installers must be installed and operated in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. RF exposure warning This equipment must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC This class B digital apparatus complies with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for home and other intellectual property rights owned by method claims of...
... and installers must be installed and operated in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. RF exposure warning This equipment must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC This class B digital apparatus complies with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for home and other intellectual property rights owned by method claims of...
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Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 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.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 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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... liquids on it is important that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Always unplug all instructions in environments with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your system. • ...encounter the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 35˚C. • If you read the following safety instructions. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows.
... liquids on it is important that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Always unplug all instructions in environments with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your system. • ...encounter the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 35˚C. • If you read the following safety instructions. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows.
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Notes for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC WARNING: Vital information that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 ...
Notes for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC WARNING: Vital information that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 ...
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... components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. The package contents of your purchase of the ASUS Desktop PC. Welcome Congratulations on your new Desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. Package contents • ASUS Essentio Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1...
... components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. The package contents of your purchase of the ASUS Desktop PC. Welcome Congratulations on your new Desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. Package contents • ASUS Essentio Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1...
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Front panel cover. 5. 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�...2. 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 No. Button/Port Description 1. Insert a CompactFlash®/ crodrive™ Microdrive™ card into jack this jack. Optical drive bay cover. ...
Front panel cover. 5. 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�...2. 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 No. Button/Port Description 1. Insert a CompactFlash®/ crodrive™ Microdrive™ card into jack this jack. Optical drive bay cover. ...
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... enjoy the WLAN card digital content through the latest module (Optional) wireless technology. 8. The output ports vary depending on the Graphics card you installed. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 timedia card slot DVI port Connects to a HDMI monitor or other HDMI-compatible devices. 7. Power connector Connects power cable. Multimedia card into this...
... enjoy the WLAN card digital content through the latest module (Optional) wireless technology. 8. The output ports vary depending on the Graphics card you installed. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 timedia card slot DVI port Connects to a HDMI monitor or other HDMI-compatible devices. 7. Power connector Connects power cable. Multimedia card into this...
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... HDMI-compatible devices. 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 VGA port Connects to a HDMI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. PS/2 keyboard port Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. 2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connect to an amplifier...
... HDMI-compatible devices. 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 VGA port Connects to a HDMI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. PS/2 keyboard port Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. 2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connect to an amplifier...
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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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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. SPDIF OUT DVI HDMI Connecting the power Connect the power cord to turn on the system 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
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... one memory card in a slot at one or more of the card slots and use memory cards to store digital picture or media files. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Ejecting a disc 1. You can place media in memory card reader on the front panel of your system Using the optical drive Inserting a disc...
... one memory card in a slot at one or more of the card slots and use memory cards to store digital picture or media files. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Ejecting a disc 1. You can place media in memory card reader on the front panel of your system Using the optical drive Inserting a disc...
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...Rear Out (black) connects to a microphone. Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to configure audio output: 1. Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to your desktop PC, follow the steps below for the audio jacks on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Audio jack Description Line In (light... Right-click the volume icon on the rear panel and their functions. Click OK and you will see a check beside the device you select. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Line Out (lime) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player.
...Rear Out (black) connects to a microphone. Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to configure audio output: 1. Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to your desktop PC, follow the steps below for the audio jacks on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Audio jack Description Line In (light... Right-click the volume icon on the rear panel and their functions. Click OK and you will see a check beside the device you select. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Line Out (lime) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player.
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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. 4. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 17
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. 4. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 17
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... AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC ager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI Manager. exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the Windows® taskbar. The AI Manager quick bar... AI Manager on the desktop. Right-click this icon to switch between quick bar and main window, and to frequently-used applications. Introducing the utilities ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to launch the AI Man-
... AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC ager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI Manager. exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the Windows® taskbar. The AI Manager quick bar... AI Manager on the desktop. Right-click this icon to switch between quick bar and main window, and to frequently-used applications. Introducing the utilities ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to launch the AI Man-
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... keep the AI Manager on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 19 Click the AI Disk icon on the taskbar. Close button Maximize / restore button Minimize button Main Support My Favorites Information Click... the Maximize/restore button to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click the arrow on the right AI Disk AI Disk ...
... keep the AI Manager on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 19 Click the AI Disk icon on the taskbar. Close button Maximize / restore button Minimize button Main Support My Favorites Information Click... the Maximize/restore button to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click the arrow on the right AI Disk AI Disk ...
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... Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to specify the boot sequence. 2. Enter a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters. 2. When done, press Apply. 20 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC When using AI Security for the first time, you are asked to secure your devices, such as USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks...
... Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to specify the boot sequence. 2. Enter a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters. 2. When done, press Apply. 20 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC When using AI Security for the first time, you are asked to secure your devices, such as USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks...
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... and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and the voltage output. To add an application: 1. Click Open on the application icon to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Support Click any links on the Information window to My Favorites.... 2. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 21 You can adjust the values as you want to add to see the detailed information about your computer. You can also double ...
... and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and the voltage output. To add an application: 1. Click Open on the application icon to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Support Click any links on the Information window to My Favorites.... 2. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 21 You can adjust the values as you want to add to see the detailed information about your computer. You can also double ...
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...optical drive ("CDROM:XXX") as drive "C." Follow the on-screen instructions to a network drive and make a backup of it before recovering the system. 22 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Recovering your system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system installed on your... ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Before using the recovery DVD, copy your data files (such as network settings). 1. Wait when the Windows is in good working state, ...
...optical drive ("CDROM:XXX") as drive "C." Follow the on-screen instructions to a network drive and make a backup of it before recovering the system. 22 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Recovering your system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system installed on your... ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Before using the recovery DVD, copy your data files (such as network settings). 1. Wait when the Windows is in good working state, ...