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...! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8580 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Thank you for reference only. Front panel 9 10 11 12 8 1 7 6 2 3 4 5 ASUS CG8580 11 The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations...
...! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8580 Desktop PC! Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Thank you for reference only. Front panel 9 10 11 12 8 1 7 6 2 3 4 5 ASUS CG8580 11 The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations...
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... and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 2. ���U�S��B�2�.�0�p��o�rt�s�. ASUS CG8580 13 USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others...
... and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 2. ���U�S��B�2�.�0�p��o�rt�s�. ASUS CG8580 13 USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others...
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... Power connector (input rated: 100~120/200~240Vac, 60/50Hz, 10/5A). This port allows Gigabit connection to this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 23. ��E��x�p�a�n�s�i�o�n��s...65533;a�l�S��/P�D��IF��_�O�U�T��p�o��rt�. ASUS CG8580 15 This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 19.�...
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Hence, connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. ASUS CG8580 17 Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or ... a power source. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. USB3.0/UASP USB KB/MS • 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.
Hence, connect your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. ASUS CG8580 17 Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or ... a power source. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. USB3.0/UASP USB KB/MS • 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.
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Power button USB3.0/UASP USB KB/MS 3. Click on your computer OFF: 1. English Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. Click to turn on/off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2. Turn your computer. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. ASUS CG8580 19 Close all running applications. 2. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer.
Power button USB3.0/UASP USB KB/MS 3. Click on your computer OFF: 1. English Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to shut down the operating system. Click to turn on/off your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2. Turn your computer. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer ON: 1. ASUS CG8580 19 Close all running applications. 2. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on the Windows® desktop. 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn your computer.
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Key in the necessary information to set up a user account and password in this chapter. 6. ASUS CG8580 21 Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for the user name and computer name, then click ...
Key in the necessary information to set up a user account and password in this chapter. 6. ASUS CG8580 21 Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for the user name and computer name, then click ...
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... to taskbar. Select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to launch the Start menu. 2. Unpinning programs from the Start menu To unpin programs from the taskbar: 1. ASUS CG8580 23 From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. From the taskbar, right-click the program that you want to remove from the taskbar, then select...
... to taskbar. Select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to launch the Start menu. 2. Unpinning programs from the Start menu To unpin programs from the taskbar: 1. ASUS CG8580 23 From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. From the taskbar, right-click the program that you want to remove from the taskbar, then select...
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... pane, click View, and select the view type that appears, select Sort by field, click to display the contents of your data. 3. Select your files: 1. ASUS CG8580 25 Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. Grouping your files To group your preferred arrangement type. Launch Windows® Explorer. 2. Customizing the file/folder...
... pane, click View, and select the view type that appears, select Sort by field, click to display the contents of your data. 3. Select your files: 1. ASUS CG8580 25 Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. Grouping your files To group your preferred arrangement type. Launch Windows® Explorer. 2. Customizing the file/folder...
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..., click the Notification icon , then click Open Action Center. 2. Setting up a user account To set up a user account and password You may customize the notifications. ASUS CG8580 27 Launching Windows® 7 Action Center To launch Windows® 7 Action Center: 1. Setting up a user account: 1. English Protecting your computer Using Windows® 7 Action Center...
..., click the Notification icon , then click Open Action Center. 2. Setting up a user account To set up a user account and password You may customize the notifications. ASUS CG8580 27 Launching Windows® 7 Action Center To launch Windows® 7 Action Center: 1. Setting up a user account: 1. English Protecting your computer Using Windows® 7 Action Center...
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ASUS CG8580 29 English Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage ...
ASUS CG8580 29 English Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage ...
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English Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers ASUS CG8580 31
English Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers ASUS CG8580 31
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... some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. Turn off your computer. ASUS CG8580 33 Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to be the primary display has...
... some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your Windows desktop. Turn off your computer. ASUS CG8580 33 Refer to Setting up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to be the primary display has...
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The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. English Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. ASUS CG8580 35
The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. English Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. ASUS CG8580 35
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ASUS CG8580 37 If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your ...
ASUS CG8580 37 If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your ...
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... with the label side facing up. 4. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to access the data on the Computer screen, and then click Eject. 2. ASUS CG8580 39 If AutoPlay is on, press the PUSH button. 2. Place the disc to open the tray. 3. While your system is NOT enabled in your computer...
... with the label side facing up. 4. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to access the data on the Computer screen, and then click Eject. 2. ASUS CG8580 39 If AutoPlay is on, press the PUSH button. 2. Place the disc to open the tray. 3. While your system is NOT enabled in your computer...
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ASUS CG8580 41 Keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Left button Right button Scroll wheel DPI switch Profile switch button/Profile indicator* LED DPI indicator** Keys 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description GX900 ... the mouse weight, add or remove the weight blocks. Check the section Package contents for your full-blast game control. English Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse Your CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with a left button, a right button, a scroll wheel, two side buttons, a DPI button, and a specially designed Profile Switch button. The...
ASUS CG8580 41 Keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Left button Right button Scroll wheel DPI switch Profile switch button/Profile indicator* LED DPI indicator** Keys 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description GX900 ... the mouse weight, add or remove the weight blocks. Check the section Package contents for your full-blast game control. English Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse Your CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with a left button, a right button, a scroll wheel, two side buttons, a DPI button, and a specially designed Profile Switch button. The...
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... the current profile settings to save the settings you have made and exit the program. * E ach profile provides two DPI levels. Click to your mouse. ASUS CG8580 43 Click to your hard disk drive. Drag the slider to display the different profile color indicators and their status. Two DPI switch LEDs light...
... the current profile settings to save the settings you have made and exit the program. * E ach profile provides two DPI levels. Click to your mouse. ASUS CG8580 43 Click to your hard disk drive. Drag the slider to display the different profile color indicators and their status. Two DPI switch LEDs light...
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... application. Web Browser Press the button to attack, which is the same as a tilt wheel does. Mute Press the button to open My Computer window. ASUS CG8580 45 Prev Track Volume Up/Down Press the button to increase the DPI value. See Macro menu for details. Press the button to do a rapid...
... application. Web Browser Press the button to attack, which is the same as a tilt wheel does. Mute Press the button to open My Computer window. ASUS CG8580 45 Prev Track Volume Up/Down Press the button to increase the DPI value. See Macro menu for details. Press the button to do a rapid...
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... Sets the script to run at a click and stop recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions. Timing Check this item to stop when clicked again. ASUS CG8580 47 Stop Click to record the time between pressing down list.
... Sets the script to run at a click and stop recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions. Timing Check this item to stop when clicked again. ASUS CG8580 47 Stop Click to record the time between pressing down list.
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USB3.0/UASP USB KB/MS Modem RJ-45 cable 3. ASUS CG8580 49 Set up your Internet connection. Turn on the rear panel of your computer. 4. English Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-...
USB3.0/UASP USB KB/MS Modem RJ-45 cable 3. ASUS CG8580 49 Set up your Internet connection. Turn on the rear panel of your computer. 4. English Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-...