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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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... installation. However, there is no guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notices... found to an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the...
... installation. However, there is no guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notices... found to an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the...
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... by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this unit not expressly approved by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Changes or modifications to this equipment. Use of this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in accordance with provided instructions and...
... by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this unit not expressly approved by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Changes or modifications to this equipment. Use of this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in accordance with provided instructions and...
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Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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... spill water or any kind into the system. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for information technology equipment. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for ventilation. Setting up the system on a stable surface. • Openings on the... instructions. Do not block or cover these openings. Never insert objects of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
... spill water or any kind into the system. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system for information technology equipment. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for ventilation. Setting up the system on a stable surface. • Openings on the... instructions. Do not block or cover these openings. Never insert objects of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
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... information for this manual. • The system does not function properly even if you follow to prevent injury to yourself. Notes for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not apply to complete a task. TIP: Tips and useful information that you MUST...
... information for this manual. • The system does not function properly even if you follow to prevent injury to yourself. Notes for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not apply to complete a task. TIP: Tips and useful information that you MUST...
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... 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 reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. The package contents of your retailer if any item...
... 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 reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. The package contents of your retailer if any item...
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... 1. IEEE 1394a port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse or keyboard. 5. Power button Press this slot. card slot 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Push to USB devices such as a digital camrecorder. 2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connects to eject the optical disk drive. 2. Push to open the... HDD bay cover. 3. No. Microphone port Connects 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...
... 1. IEEE 1394a port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a mouse or keyboard. 5. Power button Press this slot. card slot 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Push to USB devices such as a digital camrecorder. 2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connects to eject the optical disk drive. 2. Push to open the... HDD bay cover. 3. No. Microphone port Connects 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...
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... into this slot. Connects to an amplifier for digital audio output. Connects to a power outlet. Selects the input voltage. Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 Slot/Port MemoryStick®/ Memory Stick 5. Switches on/off the power supply. Connects to USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. Pro™...
... into this slot. Connects to an amplifier for digital audio output. Connects to a power outlet. Selects the input voltage. Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11 Slot/Port MemoryStick®/ Memory Stick 5. Switches on/off the power supply. Connects to USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. Pro™...
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... memory card and try to a HDMI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. If the memory card does not fit properly into the slot again. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC VGA port Connects to enjoy the 10. Slot/Port Description Connects antenna to a VGA monitor or other HDMI-compatible devices.
... memory card and try to a HDMI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. If the memory card does not fit properly into the slot again. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC VGA port Connects to enjoy the 10. Slot/Port Description Connects antenna to a VGA monitor or other HDMI-compatible devices.
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SPDIF OUT DVI Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices DVI HDMI Illustrations are for reference only. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13 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.
SPDIF OUT DVI Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices DVI HDMI Illustrations are for reference only. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13 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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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 Setting the voltage selector to the voltage supply in a 230V area damages your area. Press the power switch. 21 3 DVI HDMI Pressing the power button to a wall power outlet. 3. Switch the voltage selector to select the appropriate input voltage according to 115V in your system! 2. SPDIF OUT DVI Connecting the power 1.
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 Setting the voltage selector to the voltage supply in a 230V area damages your area. Press the power switch. 21 3 DVI HDMI Pressing the power button to a wall power outlet. 3. Switch the voltage selector to select the appropriate input voltage according to 115V in your system! 2. SPDIF OUT DVI Connecting the power 1.
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...a new system. Press F8 to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the Please select boot device menu. 2. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Turn on your system at the factory. Press Enter and then press any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C''. 5. Select...files) to a USB device or to its original working state, provided that you to entire HD This option deletes all your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. The Windows Boot Manager window appears. The Recovery DVD, working with the Support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery ...
...a new system. Press F8 to complete the recovery process. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the Please select boot device menu. 2. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Turn on your system at the factory. Press Enter and then press any customized configuration settings (such as drive "C''. 5. Select...files) to a USB device or to its original working state, provided that you to entire HD This option deletes all your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. The Windows Boot Manager window appears. The Recovery DVD, working with the Support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery ...
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Click OK and the system reboots. 7. This Recovery DVD is for updates. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive when prompted. 6.
Click OK and the system reboots. 7. This Recovery DVD is for updates. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 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. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive when prompted. 6.
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...plugged in the Windows® taskbar is it before recovering the system. You will lose all your retailer or perform system recovery using the ASUS Desktop PC. Ensure that the system supports and if you install them properly. • Check if your peripheral devices are with the system....be powered on? For example, some common problems which you have plugged it into a power outlet and switched it on. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 17 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 ...
...plugged in the Windows® taskbar is it before recovering the system. You will lose all your retailer or perform system recovery using the ASUS Desktop PC. Ensure that the system supports and if you install them properly. • Check if your peripheral devices are with the system....be powered on? For example, some common problems which you have plugged it into a power outlet and switched it on. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 17 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 ...
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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. 18 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. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC