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... 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 ... 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
... 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 ... 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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... FCC Rules. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment. ASUS Desktop PC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC regulations. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause...
... FCC Rules. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment. ASUS Desktop PC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC regulations. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause...
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... of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Desktop PC Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of...
... of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ASUS Desktop PC Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of...
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Make sure you leave plenty of the devices plugged into the system. ASUS Desktop PC Care during use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it is important that the total ampere rating ... chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. However, to meet the latest standards of electrical current still flows. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating. Setting up the system on a stable surface...
Make sure you leave plenty of the devices plugged into the system. ASUS Desktop PC Care during use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it is important that the total ampere rating ... chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. However, to meet the latest standards of electrical current still flows. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating. Setting up the system on a stable surface...
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... perform certain tasks properly, take note of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that help you complete a task. Check local regulations for this manual. ASUS Desktop PC WARNING: Vital information that you follow to prevent injury to the products that have been disassembled by users This symbol of the following symbols used...
... perform certain tasks properly, take note of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that help you complete a task. Check local regulations for this manual. ASUS Desktop PC WARNING: Vital information that you follow to prevent injury to the products that have been disassembled by users This symbol of the following symbols used...
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... your purchase of your retailer if any updates. ASUS Desktop PC ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. The package contents of the ASUS Desktop PC. Contact your new Desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. Package contents • ASUS Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1...
... your purchase of your retailer if any updates. ASUS Desktop PC ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. The package contents of the ASUS Desktop PC. Contact your new Desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. Package contents • ASUS Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1...
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...;s�. No. Slide the front panel cover open 4. Power button/LED 7. Wireless network/Bluetooth LED 5. 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�...optical drive 2. T��h�e�s�e��p�o��r�t�s and their locations may vary, depending on the next page ASUS Desktop PC
...;s�. No. Slide the front panel cover open 4. Power button/LED 7. Wireless network/Bluetooth LED 5. 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�...optical drive 2. T��h�e�s�e��p�o��r�t�s and their locations may vary, depending on the next page ASUS Desktop PC
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... source. No. Power input Supplies power. 11. Headphone jack Plug a stereo or headphones into this port port. continued on the next page 10 ASUS Desktop PC MS/MS Pro/SD/ MMC card slot 8. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port Connects to a fixed object using Kensington® compatible security products. S/PDIF ...TV or monitor with different video output. 12. LAN (RJ-45) Plug a network cable into this jack. 9. Kensington® Lock port Allows the PC to be secured to an IEEE 1394 device such as a card reader for various types of memory cards. Slot/Port Description MS/MS Pro card...
... source. No. Power input Supplies power. 11. Headphone jack Plug a stereo or headphones into this port port. continued on the next page 10 ASUS Desktop PC MS/MS Pro/SD/ MMC card slot 8. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port Connects to a fixed object using Kensington® compatible security products. S/PDIF ...TV or monitor with different video output. 12. LAN (RJ-45) Plug a network cable into this jack. 9. Kensington® Lock port Allows the PC to be secured to an IEEE 1394 device such as a card reader for various types of memory cards. Slot/Port Description MS/MS Pro card...
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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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While the system power is on, press the eject button. 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. Using your left. 2. Remove the disc from the opening. 14 ASUS Desktop PC Label side Data side Ejecting a disc 1.
While the system power is on, press the eject button. 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. Using your left. 2. Remove the disc from the opening. 14 ASUS Desktop PC Label side Data side Ejecting a disc 1.
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... center speaker, and a subwoofer. ".1" indicates a subwoofer. For instance, 7.1 channels refers to 7.1 channel audio configurations. ASUS Desktop PC 15 Side speakers are included in a more advanced system. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. Two front speakers, two ...left-right), two rear speakers (left-right), two side speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. Configuring audio setup ASUS Desktop PC comes 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. ...
... center speaker, and a subwoofer. ".1" indicates a subwoofer. For instance, 7.1 channels refers to 7.1 channel audio configurations. ASUS Desktop PC 15 Side speakers are included in a more advanced system. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. Two front speakers, two ...left-right), two rear speakers (left-right), two side speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. Configuring audio setup ASUS Desktop PC comes 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. ...
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Side Out (gray) connects to a microphone. Microphone (pink) connects to side speakers. 16 ASUS Desktop PC Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to a headset or front speakers. Line Out (lime) connects to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Rear Out (black) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Audio jack Description Line In (light blue) connects to rear speakers. Connecting to speakers Refer to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions.
Side Out (gray) connects to a microphone. Microphone (pink) connects to side speakers. 16 ASUS Desktop PC Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to a headset or front speakers. Line Out (lime) connects to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Rear Out (black) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Audio jack Description Line In (light blue) connects to rear speakers. Connecting to speakers Refer to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions.
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Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to your Desktop PC, follow the steps below to set up a recording device, select Recording Devices in Step 2. Click OK and you will serve as the default audio output ... window, select an audio device and click Set Default. 3. Windows® Media Player or Power DVD, and the device 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.
Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to your Desktop PC, follow the steps below to set up a recording device, select Recording Devices in Step 2. Click OK and you will serve as the default audio output ... window, select an audio device and click Set Default. 3. Windows® Media Player or Power DVD, and the device 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.
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... the table below to stop playing a media file. Button 1. Press to familiarize yourself with the functions of the screen and the speakers. Stop 18 ASUS Desktop PC Description Press to play media files such as music and movies. Pause 3. Using the Media Center remote (optional) Use the remote to launch the Media...
... the table below to stop playing a media file. Button 1. Press to familiarize yourself with the functions of the screen and the speakers. Stop 18 ASUS Desktop PC Description Press to play media files such as music and movies. Pause 3. Using the Media Center remote (optional) Use the remote to launch the Media...
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...) Press to launch the Media Center Center program. 9. OK Press to the previous page. 19. Return Press to return to confirm an action. 18. ASUS Desktop PC 19 Information Press to watch live TV programs. * 14. Live TV button Press to display program information under Media Center or other menu options. 7. Shift...
...) Press to launch the Media Center Center program. 9. OK Press to the previous page. 19. Return Press to return to confirm an action. 18. ASUS Desktop PC 19 Information Press to watch live TV programs. * 14. Live TV button Press to display program information under Media Center or other menu options. 7. Shift...
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Select Show Wireless if there are many networks in your area. 3. On the Windows® taskbar, right-click on the network icon and select Connect to from the list. Enter the security key or passphrase if necessary. Select the wireless network you want to connect to a network. 2. This screen does not appear if no security key is needed. 20 ASUS Desktop PC Wireless network connection (optional) To connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below. 1.
Select Show Wireless if there are many networks in your area. 3. On the Windows® taskbar, right-click on the network icon and select Connect to from the list. Enter the security key or passphrase if necessary. Select the wireless network you want to connect to a network. 2. This screen does not appear if no security key is needed. 20 ASUS Desktop PC Wireless network connection (optional) To connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below. 1.
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Select the Bluetooth device you want to connect to from the list and click Next to search for it. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the list, click Refresh to continue. ASUS Desktop PC 21 When a connection is established, the network status shows Connected. If you do not see the device you want to connect to on the Windows® taskbar to Bluetooth-enabled devices, follow the instructions below. 1. 4. Bluetooth connection (optional) To connect to start the connection wizard. 2.
Select the Bluetooth device you want to connect to from the list and click Next to search for it. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the list, click Refresh to continue. ASUS Desktop PC 21 When a connection is established, the network status shows Connected. If you do not see the device you want to connect to on the Windows® taskbar to Bluetooth-enabled devices, follow the instructions below. 1. 4. Bluetooth connection (optional) To connect to start the connection wizard. 2.
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3. Enter the password for the device if authentication is completed, click Next to continue. 5. When the setup is required. 4. The device you are connecting to add more Bluetooth devices. 22 ASUS Desktop PC Click the New Connection button and follow steps 1 to 5 to is shown. 6.
3. Enter the password for the device if authentication is completed, click Next to continue. 5. When the setup is required. 4. The device you are connecting to add more Bluetooth devices. 22 ASUS Desktop PC Click the New Connection button and follow steps 1 to 5 to is shown. 6.
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... appears. Select where to continue. 3. Turn on your data during the system recovery. Select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press Enter. ASUS Desktop PC 23 Select and click Yes. 5. Make sure that quickly restores your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to a USB device or...the optical drive ("CDROM:XXX") as network settings). 1. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option will delete all your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Select a partition and click NEXT. Follow the on-screen instructions to entire HD This option will delete only the partition...
... appears. Select where to continue. 3. Turn on your data during the system recovery. Select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press Enter. ASUS Desktop PC 23 Select and click Yes. 5. Make sure that quickly restores your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to a USB device or...the optical drive ("CDROM:XXX") as network settings). 1. Options are: Recover system to a partition This option will delete all your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Select a partition and click NEXT. Follow the on-screen instructions to entire HD This option will delete only the partition...