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...Protecting your computer 2-11 Getting Windows® Help and Support 2-15 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer 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 6 Using the Utilities ASUS AI Suite II 6-1 iii
...Protecting your computer 2-11 Getting Windows® Help and Support 2-15 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer 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 6 Using the Utilities ASUS AI Suite II 6-1 iii
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The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is required to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance...
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is required to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance...
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.... Rear panel 1 5 7 8 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 1-2 2 3 4 6 9 3 12 19 20 Click the number to install an additional optical disk drive in this bay. 7. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or speaker. 4. Optical disk drive bay. 1. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 2. Optical disk drive eject button. Optical disk drive bay (empty). Chapter 1: Getting started Power button. Press this slot. 10. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Memory Stick™ / Memory...
.... Rear panel 1 5 7 8 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 1-2 2 3 4 6 9 3 12 19 20 Click the number to install an additional optical disk drive in this bay. 7. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or speaker. 4. Optical disk drive bay. 1. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 2. Optical disk drive eject button. Optical disk drive bay (empty). Chapter 1: Getting started Power button. Press this slot. 10. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Memory Stick™ / Memory...
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... Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for your computer. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. USB 2.0 ports. 1. Plug the power cord to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 7. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 9. This port connects to your computer. 4. HDMI port. This port is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system...
... Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for your computer. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. USB 2.0 ports. 1. Plug the power cord to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 7. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 9. This port connects to your computer. 4. HDMI port. This port is for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system...
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... this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 20. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started Center/Subwoofer port (orange). In a 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in a 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configuration. 15. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 19. This port connects...
... this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 20. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started Center/Subwoofer port (orange). In a 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in a 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configuration. 15. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 19. This port connects...
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...Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS CG8350 1-5 Connect a monitor to a power source. Setting up your computer. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. To connect an external monitor...
...Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS CG8350 1-5 Connect a monitor to a power source. Setting up your computer. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. To connect an external monitor...
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... connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. 1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your monitor to the onboard display output port...
... connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. 1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your monitor to the onboard display output port...
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.... 7. ASUS CG8350 2-1 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start for the first time: 1. Click Next. 4. To skip this step without entering any information. From dropdown list, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to guide you in uniques names for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Key in configuring...
.... 7. ASUS CG8350 2-1 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start for the first time: 1. Click Next. 4. To skip this step without entering any information. From dropdown list, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to guide you in uniques names for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Key in configuring...
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... from virus attacking. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. You have a 30-day trial period after activating it. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. Click Finish to obtain the latest Windows® online help. ASUS CG8350 2-15 It is pre-installed on your location. It is...
... from virus attacking. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. You have a 30-day trial period after activating it. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. Click Finish to obtain the latest Windows® online help. ASUS CG8350 2-15 It is pre-installed on your location. It is...
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... dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CG8350 3-5 Turn off your Windows desktop. When a graphics card is set to be the primary display has display during POST. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set up your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Connect the two monitors...
... dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS CG8350 3-5 Turn off your Windows desktop. When a graphics card is set to be the primary display has display during POST. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. Refer to Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set up your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Connect the two monitors...
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Refer to select a utility ASUS CG8350 6-1 Place the support DVD in -one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to Recovering your system for details. ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite...
Refer to select a utility ASUS CG8350 6-1 Place the support DVD in -one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to Recovering your system for details. ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite...
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... USB storage devices or to a disc. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to burn, click Burn to burn the files to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Press during bootup. 2. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is...
... USB storage devices or to a disc. The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you want to burn, click Burn to burn the files to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY. Press during bootup. 2. About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is...
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... the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to back up Windows on your hard drive. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. 3. Using the Recovery DVD (on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of the following recovery options. Restart the Desktop PC and press on selected models) Prepare...
... the Recovery DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. Remove the external hard disk drive before the system recovery. 5. Your Desktop PC needs to be labeled as instructed to back up Windows on your hard drive. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. 3. Using the Recovery DVD (on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of the following recovery options. Restart the Desktop PC and press on selected models) Prepare...
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... the Number Lock LED is switched on. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. ? The arrow keys on . ? Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to turn the LED off . My computer hangs. • Do the following to the section Turning...
... the Number Lock LED is switched on. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. ? The arrow keys on . ? Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to turn the LED off . My computer hangs. • Do the following to the section Turning...
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... to test if the USB storage device is bent. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on the monitor video connector is broken or malfunctions. ? My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. • The first time you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are powered on. • During POST, only the monitor connected to a video output port...
... to test if the USB storage device is bent. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on the monitor video connector is broken or malfunctions. ? My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. • The first time you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are powered on. • During POST, only the monitor connected to a video output port...
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... screen resolution to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on the confirmation message. ? When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows...
... screen resolution to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on the confirmation message. ? When the pop-up . • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows...
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...'s power voltage switch to another PSU on . Press the power key on . • Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Try installing another monitor. 7-4 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer is turned on the front panel to the discrete VGA port. Power Problem No power (The power indicator...
...'s power voltage switch to another PSU on . Press the power key on . • Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Try installing another monitor. 7-4 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer is turned on the front panel to the discrete VGA port. Power Problem No power (The power indicator...
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Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer. If not, try another speaker or headphone. Close the anti-virus software. Driver problems Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Ensure the LAN LED is set to multi-channel. If it still does not work . Speaker or headphone does not work , contact the ASUS service center. If one port failed, check if...
Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer. If not, try another speaker or headphone. Close the anti-virus software. Driver problems Action • Refer to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. Ensure the LAN LED is set to multi-channel. If it still does not work . Speaker or headphone does not work , contact the ASUS service center. If one port failed, check if...
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...; Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 7-6 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. Move your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow. System Problem System speed...
...; Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 7-6 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. Move your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow. System Problem System speed...
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The CPU fan has been replaced. Move your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Old BIOS version Computer is normal. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. ASUS CG8350 7-7 Action It is too noisy when in use. The fan runs on its default settings. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. There is powering on...
The CPU fan has been replaced. Move your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Old BIOS version Computer is normal. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. ASUS CG8350 7-7 Action It is too noisy when in use. The fan runs on its default settings. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is not enough air ventilation for the service center information. There is powering on...