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Contents Notices...4 Safety information 6 Notes for this manual 7 Welcome 8 Package contents 8 Knowing your Desktop PC 9 Front / Rear panel features 9 Setting up your Desktop PC 12 Connecting devices 12 Connecting the power 13 Pressing the power button to turn on the system 13 Using the Media Center remote (optional 14 Using the Portable HDD (optional 16 Recovering your system 17 Using the Recovery DVD 17 Overclocking your system 19 Using ASUS AI Gear2 20 Troubleshooting 21 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
Contents Notices...4 Safety information 6 Notes for this manual 7 Welcome 8 Package contents 8 Knowing your Desktop PC 9 Front / Rear panel features 9 Setting up your Desktop PC 12 Connecting devices 12 Connecting the power 13 Pressing the power button to turn on the system 13 Using the Media Center remote (optional 14 Using the Portable HDD (optional 16 Recovering your system 17 Using the Recovery DVD 17 Overclocking your system 19 Using ASUS AI Gear2 20 Troubleshooting 21 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
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... outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this equipment. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
... outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this equipment. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
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.... Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Dispose of Communications. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for home and other limited viewing uses only unless...
.... Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Dispose of Communications. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for home and other limited viewing uses only unless...
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... not apply to the products that you use this product in environments with the correct voltage as instructed by users This symbol of electronic products. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Always provide proper ventilation for this product. • Do not insert any object or spill liquid into the air vents. • It is...
... not apply to the products that you use this product in environments with the correct voltage as instructed by users This symbol of electronic products. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Always provide proper ventilation for this product. • Do not insert any object or spill liquid into the air vents. • It is...
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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC NOTE: Additional information for this manual To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Notes for special situations. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to prevent injury to complete a task. TIP: Tips and useful information that you complete a task. WARNING: Vital information that help you MUST follow to yourself.
ASUS Essentio Desktop PC NOTE: Additional information for this manual To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Notes for special situations. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to prevent injury to complete a task. TIP: Tips and useful information that you complete a task. WARNING: Vital information that help you MUST follow to yourself.
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... 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 ...8226; Warranty card x1 • Remote control (optional) x1 • Portable hard disk drive (HDD) (optional) x1 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC. The package contents of your retailer if any item is damaged or missing. Contact your new desktop PC are...
... 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 ...8226; Warranty card x1 • Remote control (optional) x1 • Portable hard disk drive (HDD) (optional) x1 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC. The package contents of your retailer if any item is damaged or missing. Contact your new desktop PC are...
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... cover. Power button 6. IR (optional) 7. Lights up when data is being read from or written to turn the system on . Optical disk drive eject button 2. 3. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Card reader LED Description Press this button to the storage card. Button/LED 1. HDD LED 4. Lights up when data is powered on . Knowing...
... cover. Power button 6. IR (optional) 7. Lights up when data is being read from or written to turn the system on . Optical disk drive eject button 2. 3. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Card reader LED Description Press this button to the storage card. Button/LED 1. HDD LED 4. Lights up when data is powered on . Knowing...
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.... Parallel port Connects to a parallel printer, a scanner, or other VGA-compatible devices. 21. 2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC VGA port Connects to an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 19. slot 11. Slot/Port Description CompactFlash®/ Insert a CompactFlash...
.... Parallel port Connects to a parallel printer, a scanner, or other VGA-compatible devices. 21. 2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC VGA port Connects to an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 19. slot 11. Slot/Port Description CompactFlash®/ Insert a CompactFlash...
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IEEE 1394a port Connects to a power outlet. 26. Voltage selector Selects the input voltage. 28. Power switch Switches on/off the power supply. 27. Power connector Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital camrecorder. 23. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 NO. LAN (RJ-45) port Connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 24. 7.1 (8)-channel Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel audio ports speaker system. 25. Slot/Port Description 22. Expansion slots Support expansion cards.
IEEE 1394a port Connects to a power outlet. 26. Voltage selector Selects the input voltage. 28. Power switch Switches on/off the power supply. 27. Power connector Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital camrecorder. 23. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 NO. LAN (RJ-45) port Connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 24. 7.1 (8)-channel Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel audio ports speaker system. 25. Slot/Port Description 22. Expansion slots Support expansion cards.
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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. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 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. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices Illustrations are for reference only.
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Setting the voltage selector to the voltage supply in a 230V area damages your area. Press the power switch. 2 1 3 Pressing the power button to a wall power outlet. 3. Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector and the other end to turn on the system ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13 Connecting the power 1. Switch the voltage selector to select the appropriate input voltage according to 115V in your system! 2.
Setting the voltage selector to the voltage supply in a 230V area damages your area. Press the power switch. 2 1 3 Pressing the power button to a wall power outlet. 3. Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector and the other end to turn on the system ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13 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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Using the Media Center remote (optional) Use the remote to launch the Media Center program to stop playing a media file. 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Stop Description Press to turn on/off the power of the remote control buttons. 1 2 22 3 21 20 4 19 5 18 6 7 17 8 16 9 10 15 ...
Using the Media Center remote (optional) Use the remote to launch the Media Center program to stop playing a media file. 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Stop Description Press to turn on/off the power of the remote control buttons. 1 2 22 3 21 20 4 19 5 18 6 7 17 8 16 9 10 15 ...
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... options. 7. Next track Press to go back to change TV channels.* 10. Previous track Press to go to display the electronic program guide screen.* 13. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Information Press to disable audio output. 11. OK Press to fast-forward a media file. 5. The system does not come with a built-in...
... options. 7. Next track Press to go back to change TV channels.* 10. Previous track Press to go to display the electronic program guide screen.* 13. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Information Press to disable audio output. 11. OK Press to fast-forward a media file. 5. The system does not come with a built-in...
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... the Portable HDD. eSATA Mini USB port port • To use the Portable HDD on your ASUS Essentio Desktop PC, insert it into the Portable HDD bay. • To use the Portable HDD on a non-ASUS Essentio Desktop PC, connect one end of an eSATA cable to the eSATA port at the back of... the Portable HDD and the other end to an eSATA port on the PC. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC For faster data transmission rate, also connect one end of a USB cable to the mini USB port at the back panel of the...
... the Portable HDD. eSATA Mini USB port port • To use the Portable HDD on your ASUS Essentio Desktop PC, insert it into the Portable HDD bay. • To use the Portable HDD on a non-ASUS Essentio Desktop PC, connect one end of an eSATA cable to the eSATA port at the back of... the Portable HDD and the other end to an eSATA port on the PC. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC For faster data transmission rate, also connect one end of a USB cable to the mini USB port at the back panel of the...
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... Windows Boot Manager window appears. Wait when the Windows is in good working state, provided that you select from your data during the system recovery. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 17 Recovering your system Using the Recovery DVD The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system installed on your system at...
... Windows Boot Manager window appears. Wait when the Windows is in good working state, provided that you select from your data during the system recovery. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 17 Recovering your system Using the Recovery DVD The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system installed on your system at...
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Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive when prompted. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. DO NOT use it on other computers. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ begins system configurations. This Recovery DVD is for updates. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. Click OK and the system reboots. 7. 6.
Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive when prompted. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. DO NOT use it on other computers. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ begins system configurations. This Recovery DVD is for updates. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. Click OK and the system reboots. 7. 6.
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... the system and press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to Advanced > JumperFree Configuration > AI Overclock Tuner [Overclock Profile]. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 19 To load the default settings for your ASUS Essentio Desktop PC. Select OK in the BIOS is set to Exit > Load Setup Defaults. Press . 3. By default, the Overclock Options...
... the system and press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to Advanced > JumperFree Configuration > AI Overclock Tuner [Overclock Profile]. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 19 To load the default settings for your ASUS Essentio Desktop PC. Select OK in the BIOS is set to Exit > Load Setup Defaults. Press . 3. By default, the Overclock Options...
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... the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to [Auto]. 3. Maximum Performance Medium Performance Maximum Power Saving High Performance To use the ASUS AI Gear2 utility on your change, then the system reboots. 4. Shift the gear to the system performance profile that adjust the processor ... the AI Gear2 icon in the Windows® taskbar to Advanced > JumperFree Configuration. Launch AI Gear2. 20 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Press to minimize the system noise and power consumption. Using ASUS AI Gear2 ASUS AI Gear2 provides four system performance profiles that meets your computing needs.
... the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to [Auto]. 3. Maximum Performance Medium Performance Maximum Power Saving High Performance To use the ASUS AI Gear2 utility on your change, then the system reboots. 4. Shift the gear to the system performance profile that adjust the processor ... the AI Gear2 icon in the Windows® taskbar to Advanced > JumperFree Configuration. Launch AI Gear2. 20 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Press to minimize the system noise and power consumption. Using ASUS AI Gear2 ASUS AI Gear2 provides four system performance profiles that meets your computing needs.
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... which you have plugged it into a power outlet and switched it on. You will lose all your retailer or perform system recovery using the ASUS Desktop PC. Ensure that you have performed the troubleshooting solutions. What can I do if my Desktop PC cannot be powered on the front panel...? If so, double-click this icon to display the volume bar, and then deselect the Mute checkbox to the Mute mode . ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 21 Contact the ASUS technical support if the problem still exists after you may encounter when using the supplied Recovery DVD. Check if the volume icon in...
... which you have plugged it into a power outlet and switched it on. You will lose all your retailer or perform system recovery using the ASUS Desktop PC. Ensure that you have performed the troubleshooting solutions. What can I do if my Desktop PC cannot be powered on the front panel...? If so, double-click this icon to display the volume bar, and then deselect the Mute checkbox to the Mute mode . ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 21 Contact the ASUS technical support if the problem still exists after you may encounter when using the supplied Recovery DVD. Check if the volume icon in...
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Why is it that a CD/DVD cannot be read from or written to? • Check if you use a disc compatible with the optical drive. • Check if you insert the disc properly or if there is any scratch on the disc. • Check if the disc is write-protected. 22 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
Why is it that a CD/DVD cannot be read from or written to? • Check if you use a disc compatible with the optical drive. • Check if you insert the disc properly or if there is any scratch on the disc. • Check if the disc is write-protected. 22 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC