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... 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 21...
... 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 21...
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... This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is connected. • Consult the ...TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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 Rules. If this...
... This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is connected. • Consult the ...TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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 Rules. If this...
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... the Canadian Department of certain U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for compliance could void the user's authority to provide a separation distance of this equipment. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
... the Canadian Department of certain U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for compliance could void the user's authority to provide a separation distance of this equipment. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
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Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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... space around the system for information technology equipment. Do not block or cover these openings. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for ventilation. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC However, to rest on it is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows...
... space around the system for information technology equipment. Do not block or cover these openings. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for ventilation. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC However, to rest on it is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows...
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... information that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. NOTE: Additional information for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC • The system does not function properly even if you complete a task.
... information that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. NOTE: Additional information for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC • The system does not function properly even if you complete a task.
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...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 ...8226; 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 Contact your retailer if any updates.
...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 ...8226; 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 Contact your retailer if any updates.
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... this slot. 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. 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...
... this slot. 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. 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...
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...®/ Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. HDMI port Connects to a DVI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. Power connector Connects power cable. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11
...®/ Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. HDMI port Connects to a DVI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. Power connector Connects power cable. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11
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Out port tal audio output. 7.1(8)-channel Connect to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. E-SATA port Connects to a 5.1(6) or audio ports 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. 11. Optical S/PDIF Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port Connects to an amplifier for digi- Expansion slot cover Remove when install Expansion card. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a digital camrecorder. 10. LAN (RJ-45) port Plug a network cable into this port.
Out port tal audio output. 7.1(8)-channel Connect to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. E-SATA port Connects to a 5.1(6) or audio ports 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. 11. Optical S/PDIF Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port Connects to an amplifier for digi- Expansion slot cover Remove when install Expansion card. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a digital camrecorder. 10. LAN (RJ-45) port Plug a network cable into this port.
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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13 Actual product specifications may vary. • Use this product in ambient temperature below 35˚C. • Do not block or cover these vents. Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices SPDIF OUT DVI Illustrations are for reference only.
ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13 Actual product specifications may vary. • Use this product in ambient temperature below 35˚C. • Do not block or cover these vents. 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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... to store digital picture or media files. Place only one memory card in one time. While the system power is on the My Computer screen. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 2.
... to store digital picture or media files. Place only one memory card in one time. While the system power is on the My Computer screen. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 2.
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... configure audio output: 1. Side 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 Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to your desktop PC, follow the steps below for the audio jacks on the Windows...
... configure audio output: 1. Side 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 Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to your desktop PC, follow the steps below for the audio jacks on the Windows...
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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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... folder in the Windows® taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Follow the screen instructions to start installation. 2. Double-click...AI Manager. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC If Autorun is not enabled in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in your...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- ...
... folder in the Windows® taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Follow the screen instructions to start installation. 2. Double-click...AI Manager. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC If Autorun is not enabled in the optical drive. Place the support DVD in your...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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... bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to quit the AI Manager. Click the Close button to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click Apply when done. Main The Main menu contains five utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, AI Boosting, and ...AI Probe. Click the AI Disk icon on the taskbar. Click the Minimize button to clear. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 19 Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to easily clear temporary IE files, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE...
... bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to quit the AI Manager. Click the Close button to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click Apply when done. Main The Main menu contains five utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, AI Boosting, and ...AI Probe. Click the AI Disk icon on the taskbar. Click the Minimize button to clear. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 19 Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to easily clear temporary IE files, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE...
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... Security enables you to specify the boot device priority sequence. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click Apply. 2. When done, press Apply. 20 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Confirm the password. 3. To unlock the selected device: 1. To change password. The selected device is unlocked. Key in the password you have set...
... Security enables you to specify the boot device priority sequence. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click Apply. 2. When done, press Apply. 20 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Confirm the password. 3. To unlock the selected device: 1. To change password. The selected device is unlocked. Key in the password you have set...
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...dragging the bar. My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you want to add to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Click Add, then locate the application you from searching for the... output. To add an application: 1. Information Click the tab on the application icon to see the detailed information about your computer. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 21 Right click on the Information window to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. The application is added to launch...
...dragging the bar. My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you want to add to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Click Add, then locate the application you from searching for the... output. To add an application: 1. Information Click the tab on the application icon to see the detailed information about your computer. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 21 Right click on the Information window to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. The application is added to launch...
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...This option will lose all partitions from below, allowing you to a network drive and make a backup of it before recovering the system. 22 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive ("CDROM:XXX") as network settings). 1. Options are: ...appears. 4. 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. Turn on your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C." Select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled...
...This option will lose all partitions from below, allowing you to a network drive and make a backup of it before recovering the system. 22 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive ("CDROM:XXX") as network settings). 1. Options are: ...appears. 4. 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. Turn on your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C." Select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled...