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... part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of this manual are used for backup purposes, without prior notice. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes ...without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are correct and up to ensure that the contents of their respective owners. All trademarks are the property of ASUSTeK COMPUTER, INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual, including the products and software...
... part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of this manual are used for backup purposes, without prior notice. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes ...without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are correct and up to ensure that the contents of their respective owners. All trademarks are the property of ASUSTeK COMPUTER, INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual, including the products and software...
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... / 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 system 14 Using the optical drive 14 Inserting a 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...
... / 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 system 14 Using the optical drive 14 Inserting a 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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... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Operation is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules...
... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Operation is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules...
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... party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from digital apparatus set out in conjunction with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other rights owners. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC...
... party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from digital apparatus set out in conjunction with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other rights owners. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC...
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... into the ventilation openings. • Use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator. • Set up your system • Read and follow all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you encounter the following safety instructions. Always unplug all instructions in the documentation before cleaning the system. • If you operate your system. •...
... into the ventilation openings. • Use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator. • Set up your system • Read and follow all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before you encounter the following safety instructions. Always unplug all instructions in the documentation before cleaning the system. • If you operate your system. •...
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... updates. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. 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 • Recovery DVD x1 • Installation Guide x1 • Warranty card x1 • ANTENNA (optional) x2 Visit the ASUS...
... updates. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. 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 • Recovery DVD x1 • Installation Guide x1 • Warranty card x1 • ANTENNA (optional) x2 Visit the ASUS...
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... the front panel cover. 4. Front panel cover. 5. Insert a CompactFlash®/ crodrive™ Microdrive™ card into jack this jack. 6. Optical drive bay cover. Optical drive reject button. 2. Open 3. Power button USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. 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��g�r�a�y��a�r�...
... the front panel cover. 4. Front panel cover. 5. Insert a CompactFlash®/ crodrive™ Microdrive™ card into jack this jack. 6. Optical drive bay cover. Optical drive reject button. 2. Open 3. Power button USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. 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��g�r�a�y��a�r�...
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... connector Connects power cable. The output ports vary depending on the Graphics card you installed. Connects antenna to a display monitor such as a TV. Insert a Secure Digital™/ Secure Digital™/Mul- ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 Multimedia card into this slot. VGA port Connects to a VGA monitor or other HDMI-compatible devices. 7. HDMI port Connects to a DVI monitor or other DVI-compatible devices. Slot/Port Description MemoryStick®/ Memory Stick Pro™ 6. Air vents Allows ventilation 9. No. Connects your computer to a media hardware...
... connector Connects power cable. The output ports vary depending on the Graphics card you installed. Connects antenna to a display monitor such as a TV. Insert a Secure Digital™/ Secure Digital™/Mul- ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 Multimedia card into this slot. VGA port Connects to a VGA monitor or other HDMI-compatible devices. 7. HDMI port Connects to a DVI monitor or other DVI-compatible devices. Slot/Port Description MemoryStick®/ Memory Stick Pro™ 6. Air vents Allows ventilation 9. No. Connects your computer to a media hardware...
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USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port Connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. E-SATA port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital camrecorder. 10. Out port tal audio output. 7.1(8)-channel Connect to an amplifier for digi- Expansion slot cover Remove when install Expansion card. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC LAN (RJ-45) port Plug a network cable into this port. Optical S/PDIF Connects to a 5.1(6) or audio ports 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. 11.
USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port Connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. E-SATA port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital camrecorder. 10. Out port tal audio output. 7.1(8)-channel Connect to an amplifier for digi- Expansion slot cover Remove when install Expansion card. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC LAN (RJ-45) port Plug a network cable into this port. Optical S/PDIF Connects to a 5.1(6) or audio ports 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. 11.
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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 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 Illustrations are for reference only.
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SPDIF OUT 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 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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... drive. Using the card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use each media independently. Place only 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 While the system power is on the front panel of your system Using the optical drive Inserting a disc 1. The built-in one time. Ejecting a disc 1. Each card slot has its own driver...
... drive. Using the card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use each media independently. Place only 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 While the system power is on the front panel of your system Using the optical drive Inserting a disc 1. The built-in one time. Ejecting a disc 1. Each card slot has its own driver...
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... (light blue) connects to rear speakers. Rear Out (black) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Under the Playback window, select an audio device and click Set Default. 3. 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. Click OK and you will see a check beside the device you select. 16 ASUS...
... (light blue) connects to rear speakers. Rear Out (black) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Under the Playback window, select an audio device and click Set Default. 3. 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. Click OK and you will see a check beside the device you select. 16 ASUS...
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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 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.
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... > ASUS > AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI Manager. Introducing the utilities ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to complete the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Follow the screen instructions to frequently-used applications. Place the support DVD in the Windows® taskbar. Right-click this icon to switch between quick bar and main window, and to start installation. 2. Double-click the setup...
... > ASUS > AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI Manager. Introducing the utilities ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to complete the installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Follow the screen instructions to frequently-used applications. Place the support DVD in the Windows® taskbar. Right-click this icon to switch between quick bar and main window, and to start installation. 2. Double-click the setup...
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... ASUS Essentio Desktop PC To specify the boot sequence: 1. The selected device is locked and not accessible. When using AI Security for the first time, you have set a password. When done, click Ok. 5. The selected device is unlocked. Key in the password you are asked to secure your devices, such as USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. To change password: Click Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to...
... ASUS Essentio Desktop PC To specify the boot sequence: 1. The selected device is locked and not accessible. When using AI Security for the first time, you have set a password. When done, click Ok. 5. The selected device is unlocked. Key in the password you are asked to secure your devices, such as USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. To change password: Click Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to...
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... use, saving you need. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 21 You can also double click to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. To add an application: 1. Click Open on the Support window to go to launch the selected application. ASUS Utility Click to My Favorites. 2. You can adjust the values as you from searching for the applications throughout your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed devices...
... use, saving you need. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 21 You can also double click to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. To add an application: 1. Click Open on the Support window to go to launch the selected application. ASUS Utility Click to My Favorites. 2. You can adjust the values as you from searching for the applications throughout your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed devices...
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... image of the operating system installed on your hard disk drive is loading files message appears. 4. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive ("CDROM:XXX") as drive "C." Wait when the Windows is in good working order. Press Enter and then press any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C." The Windows Boot Manager window appears. Recover system to continue. 3. Turn on -screen instructions to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as the boot device...
... image of the operating system installed on your hard disk drive is loading files message appears. 4. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive ("CDROM:XXX") as drive "C." Wait when the Windows is in good working order. Press Enter and then press any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C." The Windows Boot Manager window appears. Recover system to continue. 3. Turn on -screen instructions to keep other partitions, and create a new system partition as the boot device...
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... F9 to their default values. Wait until the Recovery CD/DVD window appears. 3. After the system reboots, display resolution and system settings are restored to enter the System Recovery. 2. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ will be asked to eject the support DVD from the optical drive. Quickly recover your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 23 DO NOT use it on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Turn on your system...
... F9 to their default values. Wait until the Recovery CD/DVD window appears. 3. After the system reboots, display resolution and system settings are restored to enter the System Recovery. 2. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ will be asked to eject the support DVD from the optical drive. Quickly recover your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 23 DO NOT use it on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Turn on your system...
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... your retailer or perform system recovery using the supplied recovery DVD. Make sure that you make a backup of it that I do not solve the problem, contact your data during the system recovery. Troubleshooting Read the following Q&As for example, are compatible with different disk drive structure and enter sleep mode easily. If these do if my Desktop PC cannot be powered on the Windows® taskbar to see...
... your retailer or perform system recovery using the supplied recovery DVD. Make sure that you make a backup of it that I do not solve the problem, contact your data during the system recovery. Troubleshooting Read the following Q&As for example, are compatible with different disk drive structure and enter sleep mode easily. If these do if my Desktop PC cannot be powered on the Windows® taskbar to see...
