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... Working with Windows® Apps 25 Other keyboard shortcuts 30 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 31 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 31 Entering the BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 33 Connecting microphone and speakers 34 Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound... Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Using the optical drive 45 Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard 46
... Working with Windows® Apps 25 Other keyboard shortcuts 30 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 31 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 31 Entering the BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 33 Connecting microphone and speakers 34 Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound... Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Using the optical drive 45 Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard 46
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This port connects to your computer. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to a microphone. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback. This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. ...rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This...
This port connects to your computer. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to a microphone. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback. This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. ...rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This...
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... OUT rear c/sub MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of your computer. 2. ASUS CG8480 17 Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port..., or an HDMI monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to a ...
... OUT rear c/sub MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of your computer. 2. ASUS CG8480 17 Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port..., or an HDMI monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to a ...
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...help of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Desktop PC. English Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware... recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is a series of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ...
...help of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Desktop PC. English Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware... recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is a series of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ...
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... Tool menu vary with models. Click the icon to complete the installation. ASUS CG8480 63 Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: 1. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI...
... Tool menu vary with models. Click the icon to complete the installation. ASUS CG8480 63 Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II: 1. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI...
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Adjust the System Level Up via two methods: BIOS In the BIOS Setup program, click AI Tweaker > System Level Up, and select your desired option. English The Tool menu The Tool menu includes the System Level Up, ...
Adjust the System Level Up via two methods: BIOS In the BIOS Setup program, click AI Tweaker > System Level Up, and select your desired option. English The Tool menu The Tool menu includes the System Level Up, ...
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...BIOS file from the BIOS server. 70 Chapter 6: Using the utilities From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from an updated BIOS file, save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. Select the BIOS version that allows you to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. ASUS Update The ASUS...want to manage, save the current BIOS file or view the BIOS version information. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the BIOS directly from the Internet, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, update the BIOS from file, then click Next. ...
...BIOS file from the BIOS server. 70 Chapter 6: Using the utilities From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from an updated BIOS file, save , and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. Select the BIOS version that allows you to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. ASUS Update The ASUS...want to manage, save the current BIOS file or view the BIOS version information. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the BIOS directly from the Internet, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, update the BIOS from file, then click Next. ...
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. 2. Otherwise, click No. 5. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. English 4. Otherwise, click No. 4. Follow the onscreen...). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ASUS CG8480 71
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. 2. Otherwise, click No. 5. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. English 4. Otherwise, click No. 4. Follow the onscreen...). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ASUS CG8480 71
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want the BIOS file to be downloaded. Select the BIOS version that you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Next. 3. Follow the onscreen ... Click Finish to complete the update process. 72 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English Downloading the BIOS from the Internet To download the BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. From the ASUS Update screen, select Download BIOS from the Internet: 1. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to ...
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want the BIOS file to be downloaded. Select the BIOS version that you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Next. 3. Follow the onscreen ... Click Finish to complete the update process. 72 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English Downloading the BIOS from the Internet To download the BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. From the ASUS Update screen, select Download BIOS from the Internet: 1. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to ...
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ASUS CG8480 73 The Settings screen The Settings screen allows you to customize the main menu... memory module installed on it. English The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. The Support screen The Support screen displays the...memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. • Click the ...
ASUS CG8480 73 The Settings screen The Settings screen allows you to customize the main menu... memory module installed on it. English The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. The Support screen The Support screen displays the...memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. • Click the ...
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Information Click the tab on the Support window to go to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory. 78 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English Support Click any links on the Information window to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information.
Information Click the tab on the Support window to go to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory. 78 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English Support Click any links on the Information window to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information.
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...a later time. Using the Intel® Smart Response Technology 1. Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, setting the SATA Mode BIOS item to launch Smart Response Technology settings. 2. Installing Intel® Smart Response Technology 1. b. Select the size allocated for frequently accessed... storage system. Select which HDD will be used for caching. Click Accelerate to [RAID mode] in BIOS setup is necessary. Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. ASUS CG8480 93 Follow the onscreen instructions to HDD at the same time.
...a later time. Using the Intel® Smart Response Technology 1. Before applying Intel® Smart Response Technology, setting the SATA Mode BIOS item to launch Smart Response Technology settings. 2. Installing Intel® Smart Response Technology 1. b. Select the size allocated for frequently accessed... storage system. Select which HDD will be used for caching. Click Accelerate to [RAID mode] in BIOS setup is necessary. Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin. ASUS CG8480 93 Follow the onscreen instructions to HDD at the same time.
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...is 64GB. An error message appears if you need at a low profile. • Before applying Intel® Rapid Start Technology, go to BIOS Option ROM > Acceleration Options and remove the Disks/Volume Acceleration to Start, right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Management. . Intel® ..., and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to quickly resume your computer from sleep mode. English 3. Incorrect partitioning will result in BIOS item, and enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. • Ensure to follow the procedure for normal storage. Saving your data before ...
...is 64GB. An error message appears if you need at a low profile. • Before applying Intel® Rapid Start Technology, go to BIOS Option ROM > Acceleration Options and remove the Disks/Volume Acceleration to Start, right-click Computer > Manage > Disk Management. . Intel® ..., and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to quickly resume your computer from sleep mode. English 3. Incorrect partitioning will result in BIOS item, and enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. • Ensure to follow the procedure for normal storage. Saving your data before ...
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... a feature that provides the latest content updates and energy efficiency to Utilities, and click Intel® Smart Connect Technology. . Tick I accept the terms in the BIOS before applying the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. As the setup wizard appears, click Next to enable the items of Intel® Rapid Start Technology...
... a feature that provides the latest content updates and energy efficiency to Utilities, and click Intel® Smart Connect Technology. . Tick I accept the terms in the BIOS before applying the Intel® Smart Connect Technology. As the setup wizard appears, click Next to enable the items of Intel® Rapid Start Technology...
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...its full speed when the computer is working in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions. English CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. The fan runs on its.... Possible Cause Your computer is normal. There is too high. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ASUS CG8480 109 The BIOS settings have been changed. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. The system temperature is not enough air...
...its full speed when the computer is working in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions. English CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. The fan runs on its.... Possible Cause Your computer is normal. There is too high. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. ASUS CG8480 109 The BIOS settings have been changed. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. The system temperature is not enough air...