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... system settings 26 Protecting your computer 27 Getting Windows® Help and Support 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 29 Connecting microphone and speakers 30 Connecting multiple external displays 33 Connecting an HDTV 35 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 37 Using the memory card reader 38 Using the optical drive 39 Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard 40 Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse 41 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...
... system settings 26 Protecting your computer 27 Getting Windows® Help and Support 28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 29 Connecting microphone and speakers 30 Connecting multiple external displays 33 Connecting an HDTV 35 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 37 Using the memory card reader 38 Using the optical drive 39 Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard 40 Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse 41 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...
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...'s instructions, may not cause harmful interference; This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. If this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. •...
...'s instructions, may not cause harmful interference; This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. If this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. •...
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... port. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. There is an optical disk drive in this slot. 7. OC Button. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Power button. Optical disk drive bay. Hot Swap Bay (empty). Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. 8. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating...
... port. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. There is an optical disk drive in this slot. 7. OC Button. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Power button. Optical disk drive bay. Hot Swap Bay (empty). Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. 8. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating...
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...; DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 2. ���E�-�S�A�T�A��p�o��rt�. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP...
...; DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 2. ���E�-�S�A�T�A��p�o��rt�. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP...
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.... 16. Power switch. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Power connector. Air vents. Bluetooth module. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Plug any bluetooth enabled device, such as...
.... 16. Power switch. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Power connector. Air vents. Bluetooth module. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Plug any bluetooth enabled device, such as...
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...;. The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 21. ��E��x�p�a�n�s�i�o�n��s�lo��t�b�r�a�c�k�e�t�. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. These ports connect to your output devices such as microphone, headset and speakers. 20...
...;. The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 21. ��E��x�p�a�n�s�i�o�n��s�lo��t�b�r�a�c�k�e�t�. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. These ports connect to your output devices such as microphone, headset and speakers. 20...
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... connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. English Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics...
... connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. English Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics...
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.... 2. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. English 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 Chapter 3 of your computer, refer to the onboard display output port. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. ASUS CG8565 17 To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1.
.... 2. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. English 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 Chapter 3 of your computer, refer to the onboard display output port. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. ASUS CG8565 17 To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1.
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... Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up your password, then click Next. To skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name, then click Next. 5. ASUS CG8565 21 English Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 7 operating system...
... Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up your password, then click Next. To skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name, then click Next. 5. ASUS CG8565 21 English Chapter 2 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 7 operating system...
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... user type. 6. Setting up a user account To set up a user account and password You may customize the notifications. Select Manage another account. 3. ASUS CG8565 27 For more details, refer to launch the Start menu. 2. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems. You may create user accounts and passwords...
... user type. 6. Setting up a user account To set up a user account and password You may customize the notifications. Select Manage another account. 3. ASUS CG8565 27 For more details, refer to launch the Start menu. 2. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems. You may create user accounts and passwords...
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... set up a user's password To set a password. 2. Key in your location. It is pre-installed on your computer from virus. When done, click Create password. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. English Setting up a user's password: 1. Click Next. 4. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Select Create a password. 3. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet...
... set up a user's password To set a password. 2. Key in your location. It is pre-installed on your computer from virus. When done, click Create password. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. English Setting up a user's password: 1. Click Next. 4. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Select Create a password. 3. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet...
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... external displays. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. To set up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your computer. 2. English 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. The dual display function works only under Windows. When a graphics card is set display modes. Turn off your computer. ASUS CG8565...
... external displays. Connect the two monitors to your Windows desktop. To set up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to your computer. 2. English 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. The dual display function works only under Windows. When a graphics card is set display modes. Turn off your computer. ASUS CG8565...
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... Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system. 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 interface settings ASUS CG8565 51 For details, refer to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. The AI Suite II icon appears in the optical drive. ASUS AI Suite II...
... Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating system. 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 interface settings ASUS CG8565 51 For details, refer to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. The AI Suite II icon appears in the optical drive. ASUS AI Suite II...
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... use the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you to make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Ensure to its default settings. English 3. To use...
... use the Recovery DVD: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 4. System Image Backup: This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you to make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. Restart the Desktop PC and press on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Ensure to its default settings. English 3. To use...
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...; Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer chassis for the wireless network you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? The arrow keys on the number key pad are used to turn it on. ? English Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to use the arrow keys on the number key...
...; Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer chassis for the wireless network you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? The arrow keys on the number key pad are used to turn it on. ? English Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to use the arrow keys on the number key...
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... to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The DVD drive eject button is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another computer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your HDTV for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. •...
... to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The DVD drive eject button is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another computer to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your HDTV for the resolution. 3. Click Apply or OK. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. •...
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... turned on . • Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Try connecting to another PSU on the front panel to the correct VGA port on your computer is turned on . Press the power key on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to the discrete VGA port. Try installing another monitor. 78 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting...
... turned on . • Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Try connecting to another PSU on the front panel to the correct VGA port on your computer is turned on . Press the power key on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to the discrete VGA port. Try installing another monitor. 78 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting...
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... the LAN LED is not connected. Ensure that your computer. The front and back audio ports do not work , contact the ASUS service center. If not, try another speaker or headphone. Speaker or headphone does not work. English LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is on. Contact your computer. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CG8565 79 Try both the front and back audio ports. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable...
... the LAN LED is not connected. Ensure that your computer. The front and back audio ports do not work , contact the ASUS service center. If not, try another speaker or headphone. Speaker or headphone does not work. English LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is on. Contact your computer. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS CG8565 79 Try both the front and back audio ports. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable...
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... of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for your computer to an area with compatible memory modules. • 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...
... of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for your computer to an area with compatible memory modules. • 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...
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... BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Action It is booting up. Restore the BIOS to the latest version. ASUS CG8565 81 Computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The fan runs on its default settings. The system temperature is powering on the computer. Update the BIOS to its full speed when...
... BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Action It is booting up. Restore the BIOS to the latest version. ASUS CG8565 81 Computer is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The fan runs on its default settings. The system temperature is powering on the computer. Update the BIOS to its full speed when...
