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... Connecting a USB storage device 3-1 Connecting microphone and speakers 3-2 Connecting multiple external displays 3-5 Connecting an HDTV 3-7 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the memory card reader 4-2 Using the optical drive 4-3 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 4-4 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 5-1 Chapter...
... Connecting a USB storage device 3-1 Connecting microphone and speakers 3-2 Connecting multiple external displays 3-5 Connecting an HDTV 3-7 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1 Using the memory card reader 4-2 Using the optical drive 4-3 Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only 4-4 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 5-1 Chapter...
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... place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to fix it by yourself. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are... cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. •...
... place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the Desktop PC to fix it by yourself. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are... cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. •...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. ix Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • 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 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • 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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... stylish system casing. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8250 Desktop PC! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Front panel 2 3 4 1 7 8 10 12 5 6 9 11 13 ASUS CG8250 1-1 The ASUS Essentio CG8250 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and...
... stylish system casing. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8250 Desktop PC! The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Front panel 2 3 4 1 7 8 10 12 5 6 9 11 13 ASUS CG8250 1-1 The ASUS Essentio CG8250 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and...
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... devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. ASUS CG8250 3-1
... devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. ASUS CG8250 3-1
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Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2-channel Speakers 3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
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...computer. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your main display, or as an extension to the monitors. ASUS CG8250 3-5 When a graphics card is set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer to Setting...The dual display function works only under Windows. To set up your computer section in your computer. 2. Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to be the primary display has display during POST.
...computer. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your main display, or as an extension to the monitors. ASUS CG8250 3-5 When a graphics card is set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer to Setting...The dual display function works only under Windows. To set up your computer section in your computer. 2. Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to be the primary display has display during POST.
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... an approximately 90º angle when you are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in front of your Desktop PC. Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward...your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using and fully enjoying your thighs. ASUS CG8250 4-1 If necessary, use a wrist rest for ...
... an approximately 90º angle when you are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in front of your Desktop PC. Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward...your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular mini-breaks from using and fully enjoying your thighs. ASUS CG8250 4-1 If necessary, use a wrist rest for ...
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... About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Take your Desktop PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC's software to its default settings. System Recovery: This feature allows...on your data files (such as network settings). Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press to make note of the following recovery options. ASUS CG8250 6-11 System DVD Backup: This feature allows you to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Recovering your system Using the Recovery ...
... About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Take your Desktop PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC's software to its default settings. System Recovery: This feature allows...on your data files (such as network settings). Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Press to make note of the following recovery options. ASUS CG8250 6-11 System DVD Backup: This feature allows you to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Recovering your system Using the Recovery ...
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..., you may be labeled as instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your Desktop PC. Ensure to be unusable. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start to confirm the...3. Using the Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Your Desktop PC needs to back up Windows on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press...system recovery. 5. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6-12 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities
..., you may be labeled as instructed to do so, during the recovery process or else your Desktop PC. Ensure to be unusable. Restoring will be powered ON. 2. Select OK to start to confirm the...3. Using the Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Your Desktop PC needs to back up Windows on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as "CD/DVD") and press...system recovery. 5. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. 6-12 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities
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...CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is booting up. ASUS CG8250 7-7 The system temperature is too noisy when in use. Action It is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. Visit the... computer. The fan slows down after turning on . There is normal. The BIOS settings have been changed. Move your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Possible Cause Your computer is powering on the computer. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try...
...CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is booting up. ASUS CG8250 7-7 The system temperature is too noisy when in use. Action It is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. Visit the... computer. The fan slows down after turning on . There is normal. The BIOS settings have been changed. Move your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Possible Cause Your computer is powering on the computer. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try...