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...companies, and are correct and up to make changes without prior notice. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be registered trademarks or copyrights of this manual may or may not be reproduced, ...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this manual are used for identification purposes only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of their respective owners...
...companies, and are correct and up to make changes without prior notice. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be registered trademarks or copyrights of this manual may or may not be reproduced, ...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this manual are used for identification purposes only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of their respective owners...
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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 Recovering your system 14 Using the Recovery DVD 14 Troubleshooting 16 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 Recovering your system 14 Using the Recovery DVD 14 Troubleshooting 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
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... installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notices ASUS REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions...
... installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notices ASUS REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions...
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...installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this copyright protection technology must be co-located or operating in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. End-users and installers must not be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from digital apparatus set... The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Changes or ...
...installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this copyright protection technology must be co-located or operating in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. End-users and installers must not be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from digital apparatus set... The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Changes or ...
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Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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... encounter the following safety instructions. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Do not block or cover these openings. Never insert objects of any other liquids on the chassis are for ventilation. Make sure you read the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 35˚C. • If you operate your retailer. • The power cord or plug is important that the...
... encounter the following safety instructions. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Do not block or cover these openings. Never insert objects of any other liquids on the chassis are for ventilation. Make sure you read the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 35˚C. • If you operate your retailer. • The power cord or plug is important that the...
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...electronic equipment, and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. WARNING: Vital information that help you complete a task. TIP: Tips and useful information that you MUST follow the operating instructions. • The system ...changes. • The system does not function properly even if you follow to prevent injury to yourself. Check local regulations for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not apply to the products that have been disassembled by users...
...electronic equipment, and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. WARNING: Vital information that help you complete a task. TIP: Tips and useful information that you MUST follow the operating instructions. • The system ...changes. • The system does not function properly even if you follow to prevent injury to yourself. Check local regulations for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not apply to the products that have been disassembled by users...
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...; ASUS Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1 • Recovery DVD x1 • Installation Guide x1 • Warranty card x1 • Antenna (optional) x2 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC The package contents of your retailer if any item is damaged or missing. Contact your new desktop PC are listed...
...; ASUS Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1 • Recovery DVD x1 • Installation Guide x1 • Warranty card x1 • Antenna (optional) x2 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC The package contents of your retailer if any item is damaged or missing. Contact your new desktop PC are listed...
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... open the HDD bay cover. 3. These ports and their locations may vary, depending on . Microphone port Connects to eject the optical disk drive. 2. No. Front panel cover Pull to turn the system on the model of your Desktop PC Front / Rear panel features 1 2 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 9 SPDIF OUT 10 11 12 DVI HDMI * The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports. card slot 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Push to a microphone. Push to USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. 5. Power button Press this slot...
... open the HDD bay cover. 3. These ports and their locations may vary, depending on . Microphone port Connects to eject the optical disk drive. 2. No. Front panel cover Pull to turn the system on the model of your Desktop PC Front / Rear panel features 1 2 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 9 SPDIF OUT 10 11 12 DVI HDMI * The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports. card slot 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Push to a microphone. Push to USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. 5. Power button Press this slot...
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...;t port LAN (RJ-45) port 9. Connects to a DVI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. Connects to USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 Slot/Port MemoryStick®/ Memory Stick 5. Pro™ card slot Secure Digital™/ Multimedia card slot 6. Switches on/off the power supply. Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. Connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Connects to an amplifier for digital audio output. Connects to a power outlet. DVI port VGA port HDMI port...
...;t port LAN (RJ-45) port 9. Connects to a DVI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. Connects to USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 Slot/Port MemoryStick®/ Memory Stick 5. Pro™ card slot Secure Digital™/ Multimedia card slot 6. Switches on/off the power supply. Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. Connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Connects to an amplifier for digital audio output. Connects to a power outlet. DVI port VGA port HDMI port...
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... slot, invert the memory card and try to a display monitor such as a TV. 12. Connects your computer to a media hardware such as a DVD S-Video port player, or to install into the slot again. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC DVI port Connects to a HDMI monitor or other DVI-compatible devices. 11. Expansion slots Support expansion cards. Slot/Port Description Connects antenna to a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. NO. VGA port Connects to enjoy the 10. WLAN card digital content through the latest module (Optional) wireless...
... slot, invert the memory card and try to a display monitor such as a TV. 12. Connects your computer to a media hardware such as a DVD S-Video port player, or to install into the slot again. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC DVI port Connects to a HDMI monitor or other DVI-compatible devices. 11. Expansion slots Support expansion cards. Slot/Port Description Connects antenna to a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. NO. VGA port Connects to enjoy the 10. WLAN card digital content through the latest module (Optional) wireless...
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SPDIF OUT DVI Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices DVI HDMI 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
SPDIF OUT DVI Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices DVI HDMI 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
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Press the power switch. 21 3 DVI HDMI 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 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 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. SPDIF OUT DVI Connecting the power 1.
Press the power switch. 21 3 DVI HDMI 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 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 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. SPDIF OUT DVI Connecting the power 1.
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... network settings). 1. Recovering your system Using the Recovery DVD The Recovery DVD includes an image of it before recovering the system. Wait when the Windows is in good working order. Recover system to install a new system. Select where to entire HD This option deletes all your system to a network drive and make a backup of the operating system installed on your hard disk drive is loading files message appears. 4. The Recovery DVD, working with the Support DVD...
... network settings). 1. Recovering your system Using the Recovery DVD The Recovery DVD includes an image of it before recovering the system. Wait when the Windows is in good working order. Recover system to install a new system. Select where to entire HD This option deletes all your system to a network drive and make a backup of the operating system installed on your hard disk drive is loading files message appears. 4. The Recovery DVD, working with the Support DVD...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. 6. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive when prompted. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ begins system configurations. DO NOT use it on other computers. This Recovery DVD is for updates. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Click OK and the system reboots. 7. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. 6. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive when prompted. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ begins system configurations. DO NOT use it on other computers. This Recovery DVD is for updates. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Click OK and the system reboots. 7. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only.
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... panel lights up if no power is supplied to the system. • Check if the power cord is plugged in the Windows® taskbar is it before recovering the system. Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to some USB storage devices are compatible with different disk drive structure and enter the sleep mode easily. What can I do not solve the problem, contact your data during the system recovery. ASUS...
... panel lights up if no power is supplied to the system. • Check if the power cord is plugged in the Windows® taskbar is it before recovering the system. Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to some USB storage devices are compatible with different disk drive structure and enter the sleep mode easily. What can I do not solve the problem, contact your data during the system recovery. ASUS...