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... 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 ... 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
... 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 ... 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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... cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. If this equipment. ASUS Desktop PC However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the FCC Rules. Notices Federal Communications Commission...
... cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. If this equipment. ASUS Desktop PC However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the FCC Rules. Notices Federal Communications Commission...
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.... Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is protected by method claims of Communications. patents and other rights owners. ASUS Desktop PC Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the...
.... Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is protected by method claims of Communications. patents and other rights owners. ASUS Desktop PC Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the...
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...Never insert objects of any other liquids on it is important that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the system. ASUS Desktop PC Make sure you use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on your system. • ...• Do not use this product in the documentation before cleaning the system. • If you encounter the following safety instructions. 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...
...Never insert objects of any other liquids on it is important that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the system. ASUS Desktop PC Make sure you use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on your system. • ...• Do not use this product in the documentation before cleaning the system. • If you encounter the following safety instructions. 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...
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Notes for this manual. ASUS Desktop PC WARNING: Vital information that you follow the operating instructions. • The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. • The system performance changes. ...
Notes for this manual. ASUS Desktop PC WARNING: Vital information that you follow the operating instructions. • The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. • The system performance changes. ...
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of your retailer if any updates. ASUS Desktop PC Package contents • ASUS Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • AC power adapter x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1 • Recovery...Warranty card x1 • Remote control (optional) x1 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for any item is damaged or missing. ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. Contact your new Desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. The package ...
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of your retailer if any updates. ASUS Desktop PC Package contents • ASUS Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • AC power adapter x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1 • Recovery...Warranty card x1 • Remote control (optional) x1 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for any item is damaged or missing. ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. Contact your new Desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. The package ...
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... port HDMI port DVI-D port Connects to USB devices such as a card reader for various types of memory cards. continued on the next page 10 ASUS Desktop PC Slot/Port Description MS/MS Pro card slot CF card slot SD/MMC card slot Functions as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. USB 2.0 ports Connect...
... port HDMI port DVI-D port Connects to USB devices such as a card reader for various types of memory cards. continued on the next page 10 ASUS Desktop PC Slot/Port Description MS/MS Pro card slot CF card slot SD/MMC card slot Functions as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. USB 2.0 ports Connect...
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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. Display Mouse Keyboard Network hub/ switch 7.1(8)-channel speaker system 12 ASUS Desktop PC
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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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Label side Data side Ejecting a disc 1. 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. Remove the disc from the opening. 14 ASUS Desktop PC Slide the disc into the drive. While the system power is on, press the eject button. 2. Using your left. 2.
Label side Data side Ejecting a disc 1. 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. Remove the disc from the opening. 14 ASUS Desktop PC Slide the disc into the drive. While the system power is on, press the eject button. 2. Using your left. 2.
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Configuring audio setup ASUS Desktop PC comes with six audio jacks on the rear panel that support up your Desktop PC with the following speaker configurations: Audio jack Speaker layout Headphones 2 (stereo) 2.1 4.1 5.1(6) 7.1(8) Left speaker, right speaker... speaker, and a subwoofer. For instance, 7.1 channels refers to 7.1 channel audio configurations. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. ASUS Desktop PC 15 A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. Speaker configurations You may include a subwoofer and a center speaker. Two front speakers, two rear speakers,...
Configuring audio setup ASUS Desktop PC comes with six audio jacks on the rear panel that support up your Desktop PC with the following speaker configurations: Audio jack Speaker layout Headphones 2 (stereo) 2.1 4.1 5.1(6) 7.1(8) Left speaker, right speaker... speaker, and a subwoofer. For instance, 7.1 channels refers to 7.1 channel audio configurations. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. ASUS Desktop PC 15 A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. Speaker configurations You may include a subwoofer and a center speaker. Two front speakers, two rear speakers,...
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Line Out (lime) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Audio jack Description Line In (light blue) connects to a headset or front speakers. Rear Out (black) connects to side speakers. 16 ASUS Desktop PC Side Out (gray) connects to rear speakers. Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to a microphone. Microphone (pink) connects to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Connecting to speakers Refer to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions.
Line Out (lime) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Audio jack Description Line In (light blue) connects to a headset or front speakers. Rear Out (black) connects to side speakers. 16 ASUS Desktop PC Side Out (gray) connects to rear speakers. Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to a microphone. Microphone (pink) connects to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Connecting to speakers Refer to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions.
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... audio output device. • You must relaunch your media player to effect the audio output device settings. • If you want to configure audio output: 1. ASUS Desktop PC 17 Right-click the volume icon on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Relaunch your... Desktop PC, follow the steps below to set Realtek Digital Output as the default in Step 1 and do what resembles Step 2 and 3. • If you select. 4. ...
... audio output device. • You must relaunch your media player to effect the audio output device settings. • If you want to configure audio output: 1. ASUS Desktop PC 17 Right-click the volume icon on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Relaunch your... Desktop PC, follow the steps below to set Realtek Digital Output as the default in Step 1 and do what resembles Step 2 and 3. • If you select. 4. ...
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Press to pause a playback. Pause 3. Button 1. Power 2. Stop 18 ASUS Desktop PC 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 14 11 ...
Press to pause a playback. Pause 3. Button 1. Power 2. Stop 18 ASUS Desktop PC 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 14 11 ...
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... watch live TV programs. * 14. Fast-foward Press to scroll through on European models only. 16 Volume up /down Press to change TV channels.* 10. ASUS Desktop PC 19 Four-way navigation keys Press to fast-forward a media file. 5. Channel up /down Press to increase/decrease the volume. 17. Teletext buttons Available...
... watch live TV programs. * 14. Fast-foward Press to scroll through on European models only. 16 Volume up /down Press to change TV channels.* 10. ASUS Desktop PC 19 Four-way navigation keys Press to fast-forward a media file. 5. Channel up /down Press to increase/decrease the volume. 17. Teletext buttons Available...
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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. Enter the security key or passphrase if necessary. This screen does not appear if no security key is needed. 20 ASUS Desktop PC Select Show Wireless if there are many networks in your area. 3. 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. Enter the security key or passphrase if necessary. This screen does not appear if no security key is needed. 20 ASUS Desktop PC Select Show Wireless if there are many networks in your area. 3. 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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Bluetooth connection (optional) To connect to continue. ASUS Desktop PC 21 When a connection is established, the network status shows Connected. Select the Bluetooth device you want to connect to from the list and click Next to Bluetooth-enabled devices, follow the instructions below. 1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the list, click Refresh to start the connection wizard. 2. If you do not see the device you want to connect to on the Windows® taskbar to search for it. 4.
Bluetooth connection (optional) To connect to continue. ASUS Desktop PC 21 When a connection is established, the network status shows Connected. Select the Bluetooth device you want to connect to from the list and click Next to Bluetooth-enabled devices, follow the instructions below. 1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the list, click Refresh to start the connection wizard. 2. If you do not see the device you want to connect to on the Windows® taskbar to search for it. 4.
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The device you are connecting to continue. 5. 3. When the setup is completed, click Next to is required. 4. Click the New Connection button and follow steps 1 to 5 to add more Bluetooth devices. 22 ASUS Desktop PC Enter the password for the device if authentication is shown. 6.
The device you are connecting to continue. 5. 3. When the setup is completed, click Next to is required. 4. Click the New Connection button and follow steps 1 to 5 to add more Bluetooth devices. 22 ASUS Desktop PC Enter the password for the device if authentication is shown. 6.
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... 23 Recovering your system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system installed on your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Wait when the Windows is in good working order. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option will delete only the partition you ...
... 23 Recovering your system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system installed on your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Wait when the Windows is in good working order. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option will delete only the partition you ...