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... to make changes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to ensure that the contents of this manual may ...owners. Products and corporate names mentioned in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for identification purposes only. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used...
... to make changes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to ensure that the contents of this manual may ...owners. Products and corporate names mentioned in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for identification purposes only. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used...
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English Contents Notices...4 Safety information 6 Notes for this manual 8 Welcome 9 Package contents 9 Knowing your Desktop PC 10 Front / Rear panel features 10 Setting up your Desktop PC 13 Connecting devices 13 Connecting the power 14 Pressing the power button to turn on the system 14 Recovering your system 15 Using the Recovery DVD 15 Troubleshooting 17 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
English Contents Notices...4 Safety information 6 Notes for this manual 8 Welcome 9 Package contents 9 Knowing your Desktop PC 10 Front / Rear panel features 10 Setting up your Desktop PC 13 Connecting devices 13 Connecting the power 14 Pressing the power button to turn on the system 14 Recovering your system 15 Using the Recovery DVD 15 Troubleshooting 17 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
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... energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation.
... energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation.
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... assure compliance with any other antenna or transmitter. Use of this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from digital apparatus set out in conjunction with FCC regulations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC English The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is intended for home and other limited viewing...
... assure compliance with any other antenna or transmitter. Use of this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from digital apparatus set out in conjunction with FCC regulations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC English The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is intended for home and other limited viewing...
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...; Do not use an extension cord, make sure that you use this product in the documentation before you operate your safety, it is incorrectly replaced. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Never insert objects of the devices plugged into the ventilation openings. • Use this product...
...; Do not use an extension cord, make sure that you use this product in the documentation before you operate your safety, it is incorrectly replaced. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. Never insert objects of the devices plugged into the ventilation openings. • Use this product...
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...power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system. • If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your system. • When the system is damaged. • The system performance changes. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC English Care during use... power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the system. • The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions. • The system was dropped or the cabinet is turned...
...power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system. • If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your system. • When the system is damaged. • The system performance changes. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC English Care during use... power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the system. • The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions. • The system was dropped or the cabinet is turned...
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... the following symbols used throughout this manual To make sure that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. IMPORTANT: Instructions that help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that have been disassembled by users DO NOT throw...
... the following symbols used throughout this manual To make sure that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. IMPORTANT: Instructions that help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that have been disassembled by users DO NOT throw...
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... Desktop PC Contact your new desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. Package contents • ASUS Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1 • Recovery DVD x1 • Installation Guide x1 • Warranty card x1 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for purchasing the ASUS Desktop...
... Desktop PC Contact your new desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. Package contents • ASUS Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1 • Recovery DVD x1 • Installation Guide x1 • Warranty card x1 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for purchasing the ASUS Desktop...
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... USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. Microphone port Connects to eject the optical disk drive. 2. Push to a microphone. 5. Button/LED Description 1. card slot 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC No. Power button Press this slot. These ports and their locations may vary, depending on . 2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connects to turn the system on the model of your Desktop PC Front / Rear panel features 1 2 3 4 5 4 SPDIF OUT DVI HDMI 6 7 8 9 ESATA 10 11 * The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports. Front panel cover Pull to open the front panel cover...
... USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. Microphone port Connects to eject the optical disk drive. 2. Push to a microphone. 5. Button/LED Description 1. card slot 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC No. Power button Press this slot. These ports and their locations may vary, depending on . 2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connects to turn the system on the model of your Desktop PC Front / Rear panel features 1 2 3 4 5 4 SPDIF OUT DVI HDMI 6 7 8 9 ESATA 10 11 * The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports. Front panel cover Pull to open the front panel cover...
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... port Connects to a HDMI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 Slot/Port Description MemoryStick®/ Insert a MemoryStick®/ Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro™ card into this 5. Voltage selector Selects the input voltage. 7. Power connector Connects to a power outlet. PS/2 keyboard Connects to USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. port tal audio output. port 2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. External SATA port Connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive...
... port Connects to a HDMI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 Slot/Port Description MemoryStick®/ Insert a MemoryStick®/ Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro™ card into this 5. Voltage selector Selects the input voltage. 7. Power connector Connects to a power outlet. PS/2 keyboard Connects to USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. port tal audio output. port 2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. External SATA port Connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive...
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Expansion slot cover Remove when install expansion cards. Slot/Port Description VGA port Connects to install into the slot, invert the memory card and try to a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. If the memory card does not fit properly into the slot again. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC English NO. HDMI port Connects to a display monitor such as a DVD S-Video port player, or to a HDMI monitor or other DVI-compatible devices. 10. Connects your computer to a media hardware such as a TV. 11. DVI port Connects to a DVI monitor or...
Expansion slot cover Remove when install expansion cards. Slot/Port Description VGA port Connects to install into the slot, invert the memory card and try to a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. If the memory card does not fit properly into the slot again. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC English NO. HDMI port Connects to a display monitor such as a DVD S-Video port player, or to a HDMI monitor or other DVI-compatible devices. 10. Connects your computer to a media hardware such as a TV. 11. DVI port Connects to a DVI monitor or...
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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13 English SPDIF OUT DVI HDMI ESATA Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • It is recommended that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 35˚C. • Do not block or cover the air vents on the chassis.
ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13 English SPDIF OUT DVI HDMI ESATA Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • It is recommended that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 35˚C. • Do not block or cover the air vents on the chassis.
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Press the power switch. 21 3 Pressing the power button to a wall power outlet. 3. Setting the voltage selector to the voltage supply in a 230V area damages your area. Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector and the other end to turn on the system 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC English SPDIF OUT DVI HDMI ESATA Connecting the power 1. Switch the voltage selector to select the appropriate input voltage according to 115V in your system! 2.
Press the power switch. 21 3 Pressing the power button to a wall power outlet. 3. Setting the voltage selector to the voltage supply in a 230V area damages your area. Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector and the other end to turn on the system 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC English SPDIF OUT DVI HDMI ESATA Connecting the power 1. Switch the voltage selector to select the appropriate input voltage according to 115V in your system! 2.
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... hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C''. Select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press Enter. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Ensure that your hard disk drive is loading files message appears. 4. The Windows Boot Manager window appears. Options are: Recover system to a network drive and make a backup of the operating system installed on your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Recover system to entire HD This option deletes all your data during the system recovery. Turn...
... hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive "C''. Select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press Enter. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Ensure that your hard disk drive is loading files message appears. 4. The Windows Boot Manager window appears. Options are: Recover system to a network drive and make a backup of the operating system installed on your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Recover system to entire HD This option deletes all your data during the system recovery. Turn...
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English 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ begins system configurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive when prompted. This Recovery DVD is for updates. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC DO NOT use it on other computers. Click OK and the system reboots. 7.
English 6. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ begins system configurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive when prompted. This Recovery DVD is for updates. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC DO NOT use it on other computers. Click OK and the system reboots. 7.
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... have plugged it into a power outlet and switched it that you may encounter when using the supplied Recovery DVD. Ensure that I do if my Desktop PC cannot enter the operating system? • Check if you use the memory modules that a CD/DVD cannot be powered on the front panel lights up if no power is supplied to the system. • Check if the power cord is set to disable the Mute mode...
... have plugged it into a power outlet and switched it that you may encounter when using the supplied Recovery DVD. Ensure that I do if my Desktop PC cannot enter the operating system? • Check if you use the memory modules that a CD/DVD cannot be powered on the front panel lights up if no power is supplied to the system. • Check if the power cord is set to disable the Mute mode...
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繁體中文 Recovery DVD) DVD 光碟(Recovery DVD Outlook PST 1 ASUS F8 鍵進入 Please select boot device 選單。 2 DVD CDROM:XXX Enter 3. 顯示 Windows Boot Manager Windows Setup [EMS Enabled Enter Windows is loading files 訊息。 4 Recover System to a partition Partition C NEXT 繼續。 Recover Windows to entire HD C Yes 繼續。 5 6 DVD OK 7 Windows Vista DVD http://tw.asus.com 查詢。 32
繁體中文 Recovery DVD) DVD 光碟(Recovery DVD Outlook PST 1 ASUS F8 鍵進入 Please select boot device 選單。 2 DVD CDROM:XXX Enter 3. 顯示 Windows Boot Manager Windows Setup [EMS Enabled Enter Windows is loading files 訊息。 4 Recover System to a partition Partition C NEXT 繼續。 Recover Windows to entire HD C Yes 繼續。 5 6 DVD OK 7 Windows Vista DVD http://tw.asus.com 查詢。 32
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Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Federal Communications Commission Statemen(t 原文) This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, ...installed and used in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation...
Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Federal Communications Commission Statemen(t 原文) This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, ...installed and used in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation...
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... party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this copyright protection technology must not be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is prohibited. Changes or modifications to this transmitter must be installed to assure compliance with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Essentio PC 91 日本語...
... party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this copyright protection technology must not be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is prohibited. Changes or modifications to this transmitter must be installed to assure compliance with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Essentio PC 91 日本語...
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DVD DVD OS DVD D�V�D Outlook PST U�S�B 1. ASUS PC ASUS F8 Please select boot device 2 DVD DVDROM:XXXX Enter Press any key to boot from CD or DVD Enter 3. 「Windows Boot Manager Windows Setup [EMS Enabled Enter Windows is loading files 4 Recover system to a partition C NEXT Recover system to entire HD C Yes NEXT ASUS Essentio PC 101 日本語
DVD DVD OS DVD D�V�D Outlook PST U�S�B 1. ASUS PC ASUS F8 Please select boot device 2 DVD DVDROM:XXXX Enter Press any key to boot from CD or DVD Enter 3. 「Windows Boot Manager Windows Setup [EMS Enabled Enter Windows is loading files 4 Recover system to a partition C NEXT Recover system to entire HD C Yes NEXT ASUS Essentio PC 101 日本語