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... the contents of this manual are the property of ASUSTeK COMPUTER, INC. ("ASUS"). All trademarks are correct and up to make changes without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are used for backup purposes, without prior notice. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of their respective owners. E3442 First Edition V1...
... the contents of this manual are the property of ASUSTeK COMPUTER, INC. ("ASUS"). All trademarks are correct and up to make changes without the express written permission of their respective companies, and are used for backup purposes, without prior notice. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of their respective owners. E3442 First Edition V1...
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...Front / Rear panel features 9 Setting up your Desktop PC 12 Connecting devices 12 Connecting the AC power adapter 13 Pressing the power button to turn on the system 13 Using your Desktop PC 14 Using the optical drive 14 Inserting a disc 14 Ejecting a disc 14 Configuring audio setup 15 Speaker configurations 15 Connecting to speakers 16 Configuring audio output settings 17 Using the Media Center remote (optional 18 Wireless network connection (optional 20 Bluetooth connection (optional 21 Recovering your system 23 Using the recovery DVD 23 Troubleshooting 25 ASUS Desktop PC
...Front / Rear panel features 9 Setting up your Desktop PC 12 Connecting devices 12 Connecting the AC power adapter 13 Pressing the power button to turn on the system 13 Using your Desktop PC 14 Using the optical drive 14 Inserting a disc 14 Ejecting a disc 14 Configuring audio setup 15 Speaker configurations 15 Connecting to speakers 16 Configuring audio output settings 17 Using the Media Center remote (optional 18 Wireless network connection (optional 20 Bluetooth connection (optional 21 Recovering your system 23 Using the recovery DVD 23 Troubleshooting 25 ASUS Desktop PC
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... energy and, if not installed and used in a residential 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 the party responsible for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to this equipment. ASUS Desktop PC However, there is connected. • Consult the...
... energy and, if not installed and used in a residential 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 the party responsible for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to this equipment. ASUS Desktop PC However, there is connected. • Consult the...
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.... • When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you read the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 40˚C. • If you operate your system. • Do not use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to...
.... • When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you read the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 40˚C. • If you operate your system. • Do not use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to...
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...; Mouse x1 • AC power adapter x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1 • Recovery DVD x1 • Installation Guide x1 • Anti-slip pad x1 • Warranty card x1 • Remote control (optional) x1 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for any item is damaged or missing. Welcome Congratulations on your retailer if any updates. ASUS Desktop PC Contact your purchase of your new Desktop PC...
...; Mouse x1 • AC power adapter x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1 • Recovery DVD x1 • Installation Guide x1 • Anti-slip pad x1 • Warranty card x1 • Remote control (optional) x1 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for any item is damaged or missing. Welcome Congratulations on your retailer if any updates. ASUS Desktop PC Contact your purchase of your new Desktop PC...
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Button/LED Description 1. Optical drive eject button 3. Wireless network/Bluetooth LED 5. No. Slide the front panel cover open 4. Hard disk drive LED 6. Power button/LED 7. Front panel cover continued on the model of your Desktop PC Front / Rear panel features Front (Close) Front (Open) Rear 9 1 4 5 6 10 11 2 3 7 12* 8* *T��h�e��g�r�a�y��a�r�e�a�s��c�o�n��t�a�in optical drive 2. Slot-in �...
Button/LED Description 1. Optical drive eject button 3. Wireless network/Bluetooth LED 5. No. Slide the front panel cover open 4. Hard disk drive LED 6. Power button/LED 7. Front panel cover continued on the model of your Desktop PC Front / Rear panel features Front (Close) Front (Open) Rear 9 1 4 5 6 10 11 2 3 7 12* 8* *T��h�e��g�r�a�y��a�r�e�a�s��c�o�n��t�a�in optical drive 2. Slot-in �...
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... card slot Functions as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. Power input Supplies power. 11. continued on the next page 10 ASUS Desktop PC Air vents Allows ventilation. 10. Headphone jack Plug a stereo or headphones into this port port. S/PDIF In port Connects to a TV or monitor with different video output. 12. VGA port HDMI port DVI-D port Connects to digital audio source. USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a digital camrecorder. No. USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a card reader for various types of memory cards...
... card slot Functions as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. Power input Supplies power. 11. continued on the next page 10 ASUS Desktop PC Air vents Allows ventilation. 10. Headphone jack Plug a stereo or headphones into this port port. S/PDIF In port Connects to a TV or monitor with different video output. 12. VGA port HDMI port DVI-D port Connects to digital audio source. USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a digital camrecorder. No. USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a card reader for various types of memory cards...
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Display Mouse Keyboard Network hub/ switch 7.1(8)-channel speaker system 12 ASUS Desktop PC Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices Do not block or cover these openings.
Display Mouse Keyboard Network hub/ switch 7.1(8)-channel speaker system 12 ASUS Desktop PC Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices Do not block or cover these openings.
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Connecting the AC power adapter 3 2 1 Pressing the power button to turn on the system ASUS Desktop PC 13
Connecting the AC power adapter 3 2 1 Pressing the power button to turn on the system ASUS Desktop PC 13
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Place the disc to the slot-in optical drive with the label side facing your Desktop PC Using the optical drive Inserting a disc 1. Slide the disc into the drive. While the system power is on, press the eject button. 2. Remove the disc from the opening. 14 ASUS Desktop PC Label side Data side Ejecting a disc 1. Using your left. 2.
Place the disc to the slot-in optical drive with the label side facing your Desktop PC Using the optical drive Inserting a disc 1. Slide the disc into the drive. While the system power is on, press the eject button. 2. Remove the disc from the opening. 14 ASUS Desktop PC Label side Data side Ejecting a disc 1. Using your left. 2.
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... speaker configurations: Audio jack Speaker layout Headphones 2 (stereo) 2.1 4.1 5.1(6) 7.1(8) Left speaker, right speaker. ASUS Desktop PC 15 A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, two side speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer. ".1" indicates a subwoofer. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer. Left speaker, right speaker, and a subwoofer. Speaker types A stereo speaker set up your Desktop PC with six audio jacks on the rear panel...
... speaker configurations: Audio jack Speaker layout Headphones 2 (stereo) 2.1 4.1 5.1(6) 7.1(8) Left speaker, right speaker. ASUS Desktop PC 15 A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, two side speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer. ".1" indicates a subwoofer. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer. Left speaker, right speaker, and a subwoofer. Speaker types A stereo speaker set up your Desktop PC with six audio jacks on the rear panel...
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Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Audio jack Description Line In (light blue) connects to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Microphone (pink) connects to a headset or front speakers. Line Out (lime) connects to a microphone. Side Out (gray) connects to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions. Connecting to speakers Refer to side speakers. 16 ASUS Desktop PC Rear Out (black) connects to rear speakers.
Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Audio jack Description Line In (light blue) connects to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Microphone (pink) connects to a headset or front speakers. Line Out (lime) connects to a microphone. Side Out (gray) connects to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions. Connecting to speakers Refer to side speakers. 16 ASUS Desktop PC Rear Out (black) connects to rear speakers.
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...-click the volume icon on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Under the Playback window, select an audio device and click Set Default. 3. ASUS Desktop PC 17 Relaunch your media player to effect the audio output device settings. • If you want to configure audio output: 1. Click OK and you select. 4. Windows® Media Player or Power DVD, and the device you set will see a check beside the...
...-click the volume icon on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Under the Playback window, select an audio device and click Set Default. 3. ASUS Desktop PC 17 Relaunch your media player to effect the audio output device settings. • If you want to configure audio output: 1. Click OK and you select. 4. Windows® Media Player or Power DVD, and the device you set will see a check beside the...
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... can also install an external TV box to watch TV and record TV programs. Refer to the table below to familiarize yourself with the functions of the screen and the speakers. Pause 3. Using the Media Center remote (optional) Use the remote to launch the Media Center program to stop playing a media file. Button 1. Stop 18 ASUS Desktop PC Description Press to pause a playback. Press to turn on/off...
... can also install an external TV box to watch TV and record TV programs. Refer to the table below to familiarize yourself with the functions of the screen and the speakers. Pause 3. Using the Media Center remote (optional) Use the remote to launch the Media Center program to stop playing a media file. Button 1. Stop 18 ASUS Desktop PC Description Press to pause a playback. Press to turn on/off...
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Windows® Media Press to disable audio output. 11. Mute Press to launch the Media Center Center program. 9. Recorded TV Press to confirm an action. 18. OK Press to display a list of your recorded TV programs.* 12. Return Press to return to change TV channels.* 10. Channel up /down Press to the previous page. 19. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Press to start recording...
Windows® Media Press to disable audio output. 11. Mute Press to launch the Media Center Center program. 9. Recorded TV Press to confirm an action. 18. OK Press to display a list of your recorded TV programs.* 12. Return Press to return to change TV channels.* 10. Channel up /down Press to the previous page. 19. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Press to start recording...
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On the Windows® taskbar, right-click on the network icon and select Connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below. 1. Select Show Wireless if there are many networks in your area. 3. Enter the security key or passphrase if necessary. This screen does not appear if no security key is needed. 20 ASUS Desktop PC Wireless network connection (optional) To connect to a network. 2. Select the wireless network you want to connect to from the list.
On the Windows® taskbar, right-click on the network icon and select Connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below. 1. Select Show Wireless if there are many networks in your area. 3. Enter the security key or passphrase if necessary. This screen does not appear if no security key is needed. 20 ASUS Desktop PC Wireless network connection (optional) To connect to a network. 2. Select the wireless network you want to connect to from the list.
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3. The device you are connecting to add more Bluetooth devices. 22 ASUS Desktop PC Enter the password for the device if authentication is completed, click Next to continue. 5. Click the New Connection button and follow steps 1 to 5 to is shown. 6. When the setup is required. 4.
3. The device you are connecting to add more Bluetooth devices. 22 ASUS Desktop PC Enter the password for the device if authentication is completed, click Next to continue. 5. Click the New Connection button and follow steps 1 to 5 to is shown. 6. When the setup is required. 4.
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... system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes an image of any key to continue. 3. Press F8 to entire HD This option will delete all your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C." Recover system to enter the Please select boot device menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install a new system. Before using the recovery DVD, copy your data files (such as drive "C." The Windows Boot Manager window appears. Options are: Recover system to a network drive and make note...
... system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes an image of any key to continue. 3. Press F8 to entire HD This option will delete all your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C." Recover system to enter the Please select boot device menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install a new system. Before using the recovery DVD, copy your data files (such as drive "C." The Windows Boot Manager window appears. Options are: Recover system to a network drive and make note...
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6. DO NOT use it on -screen instructions to insert the support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. Follow the on other computers. After the system recovery is for any updates. 24 ASUS Desktop PC This recovery DVD is completed, you will begin system configurations. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ will be asked to complete the process, and then restart the computer. Click OK and the system reboots. 7.
6. DO NOT use it on -screen instructions to insert the support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for ASUS Desktop PC only. Follow the on other computers. After the system recovery is for any updates. 24 ASUS Desktop PC This recovery DVD is completed, you will begin system configurations. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ will be asked to complete the process, and then restart the computer. Click OK and the system reboots. 7.
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.... • Find out if the power cord is supplied to cancel the muted mode . What can I do not solve the problem, contact your retailer or perform system recovery using the supplied recovery DVD. What can I do not give you answers, you install them properly on the front panel lights up if no power is plugged in the support DVD. Check if the power LED on the sockets. •...
.... • Find out if the power cord is supplied to cancel the muted mode . What can I do not solve the problem, contact your retailer or perform system recovery using the supplied recovery DVD. What can I do not give you answers, you install them properly on the front panel lights up if no power is plugged in the support DVD. Check if the power LED on the sockets. •...