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...SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair... PURPOSE. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E4006 ...
...SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair... PURPOSE. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E4006 ...
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... PC 9 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 Setting up the audio system 15 Speaker configurations 15 Connecting to speakers 16 Configuring audio output settings 17 Using the Media Center remote control (optional)...........18 Wireless network connection (optional 20 Bluetooth connection (optional 21 Recovering your system 23 Using the recovery DVD 23 Quickly...
... PC 9 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 Setting up the audio system 15 Speaker configurations 15 Connecting to speakers 16 Configuring audio output settings 17 Using the Media Center remote control (optional)...........18 Wireless network connection (optional 20 Bluetooth connection (optional 21 Recovering your system 23 Using the recovery DVD 23 Quickly...
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.... ASUS Desktop PC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to operate...
.... ASUS Desktop PC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to operate...
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...owned by Macrovision Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is ...instructions in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Setting up the system on a stable surface. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to ensure your system. • Do not use this copyright protection technology must be authorized by method claims of safety for home and other rights owners. ASUS Desktop...
...owned by Macrovision Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is ...instructions in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Setting up the system on a stable surface. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to ensure your system. • Do not use this copyright protection technology must be authorized by method claims of safety for home and other rights owners. ASUS Desktop...
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... block or cover these openings. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system. • If you encounter the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 40˚C. • If you follow the operating instructions. • The system was dropped or the cabinet is turned off, a small amount of the devices plugged into the...
... block or cover these openings. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system. • If you encounter the following technical problems with ambient temperatures between 0˚C and 40˚C. • If you follow the operating instructions. • The system was dropped or the cabinet is turned off, a small amount of the devices plugged into the...
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...; ASUS Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • AC power adapter x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1 • Recovery DVD x1 • Installation Manual x1 • Anti-slip pad x1 • Warranty card x1 • Remote control (optional) x1 • If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The package contents may vary with different models. • Visit the ASUS...
...; ASUS Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • AC power adapter x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1 • Recovery DVD x1 • Installation Manual x1 • Anti-slip pad x1 • Warranty card x1 • Remote control (optional) x1 • If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The package contents may vary with different models. • Visit the ASUS...
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Knowing your system. Description 1. Slide the front panel cover open 4. Wireless network/Bluetooth LED 5. No. Optical drive eject button 3. Slot-in optical drive 2. 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* *The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports. Power button/LED 7. Hard disk drive LED 6. These ports and their locations may vary, depending on the next page ASUS Desktop PC
Knowing your system. Description 1. Slide the front panel cover open 4. Wireless network/Bluetooth LED 5. No. Optical drive eject button 3. Slot-in optical drive 2. 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* *The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports. Power button/LED 7. Hard disk drive LED 6. These ports and their locations may vary, depending on the next page ASUS Desktop PC
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... card slot CF card slot SD/MMC card slot Functions as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. 10 ASUS Desktop PC continued on the next page S/PDIF In port Connects to a TV or monitor with different video output. VGA port HDMI port DVI-D port Connects to digital audio source. USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a card reader for various types of memory cards. Kensington® Lock port Secures the PC to USB or external SATA devices. Air vents Allows ventilation. LAN (RJ-45) port Plug a network cable into this jack. No. 8. E-SATA/USB port Connects...
... card slot CF card slot SD/MMC card slot Functions as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. 10 ASUS Desktop PC continued on the next page S/PDIF In port Connects to a TV or monitor with different video output. VGA port HDMI port DVI-D port Connects to digital audio source. USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a card reader for various types of memory cards. Kensington® Lock port Secures the PC to USB or external SATA devices. Air vents Allows ventilation. LAN (RJ-45) port Plug a network cable into this jack. No. 8. E-SATA/USB port Connects...
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Display Mouse Keyboard 12 ASUS Desktop PC Network hub/ switch 7.1(8)-channel speaker system Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices Do not block or cover these openings.
Display Mouse Keyboard 12 ASUS Desktop PC Network hub/ switch 7.1(8)-channel speaker system 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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Using your left. 2. While the system power is on, press the eject button. 2. Slide the disc into the slot-in optical drive with the label side facing your Desktop PC Using the optical drive Inserting a disc 1. Place the disc into the drive. Remove the disc from the opening. 14 ASUS Desktop PC Label side Data side Ejecting a disc 1.
Using your left. 2. While the system power is on, press the eject button. 2. Slide the disc into the slot-in optical drive with the label side facing your Desktop PC Using the optical drive Inserting a disc 1. Place the disc into the drive. Remove the disc from the opening. 14 ASUS Desktop PC Label side Data side Ejecting a disc 1.
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...), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. A multi-channel audio speaker has a left -right, two channel speaker system. ASUS Desktop PC 15 Speaker types A stereo speaker set is a left -right front and leftright rear channel, and it may set up your Desktop PC with six audio jacks on the rear panel that support up the audio system 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...
...), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer. A multi-channel audio speaker has a left -right, two channel speaker system. ASUS Desktop PC 15 Speaker types A stereo speaker set is a left -right front and leftright rear channel, and it may set up your Desktop PC with six audio jacks on the rear panel that support up the audio system 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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Audio jack Description Line In (light blue) connects to side speakers. 16 ASUS Desktop PC Side Out (gray) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Microphone (pink) connects to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions. Connecting to speakers Refer to a microphone. Line Out (lime) connects to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to a headset or front speakers. Rear Out (black) connects to rear speakers.
Audio jack Description Line In (light blue) connects to side speakers. 16 ASUS Desktop PC Side Out (gray) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Microphone (pink) connects to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions. Connecting to speakers Refer to a microphone. Line Out (lime) connects to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to a headset or front speakers. Rear Out (black) connects to rear speakers.
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... Output Device (HDMI) for ATI graphics cards, and select HDMI Device for the audio settings to take effect. • If you want to configure audio output: 1. Click OK and a check mark appears beside your selected device. ASUS Desktop PC 17 Right-click the volume icon on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Launch a media player application such as Windows® Media Player or Power DVD. Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker...
... Output Device (HDMI) for ATI graphics cards, and select HDMI Device for the audio settings to take effect. • If you want to configure audio output: 1. Click OK and a check mark appears beside your selected device. ASUS Desktop PC 17 Right-click the volume icon on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Launch a media player application such as Windows® Media Player or Power DVD. Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker...
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.... Press to stop playing a media file. Pause 3. Button 1. You 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. Using the Media Center remote control (optional) Use the remote to launch the Media Center program to turn on/off the power of the remote control buttons. 1 2 22 3 21 20 4 19...
.... Press to stop playing a media file. Pause 3. Button 1. You 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. Using the Media Center remote control (optional) Use the remote to launch the Media Center program to turn on/off the power of the remote control buttons. 1 2 22 3 21 20 4 19...
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... scroll through the onscreen display menus. 8. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Press to disable audio output. 11. Mute Press to display the electronic program guide screen.* 13. Teletext buttons Available on European models only. 16 Volume up /down Press to the next track. 6. Information Press to rewind a media file. 21. Rewind Press to display program information under Media Center or other menu options. 7. ASUS Desktop PC 19 Shift...
... scroll through the onscreen display menus. 8. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Press to disable audio output. 11. Mute Press to display the electronic program guide screen.* 13. Teletext buttons Available on European models only. 16 Volume up /down Press to the next track. 6. Information Press to rewind a media file. 21. Rewind Press to display program information under Media Center or other menu options. 7. ASUS Desktop PC 19 Shift...
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3. Key in the password for the device if authentication is shown. 6. Click the New Connection button and follow steps 1 to 5 to continue. 5. The device you are connecting to is required. 4. When the setup is completed, click Next to add more Bluetooth devices. 22 ASUS Desktop PC
3. Key in the password for the device if authentication is shown. 6. Click the New Connection button and follow steps 1 to 5 to continue. 5. The device you are connecting to is required. 4. When the setup is completed, click Next to add more Bluetooth devices. 22 ASUS Desktop PC
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... any configuration settings such as the boot device. Select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press Enter. Recover system to keep the other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C." It quickly restores your data during the system recovery. Turn on your system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes the factory default Operating System (OS). Wait when the Windows is in good working with the support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution. Select where to its factory default state...
... any configuration settings such as the boot device. Select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press Enter. Recover system to keep the other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive "C." It quickly restores your data during the system recovery. Turn on your system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes the factory default Operating System (OS). Wait when the Windows is in good working with the support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution. Select where to its factory default state...
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... support DVD into the optical drive. Click OK and the system reboots. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the System Recovery. 2. After the system reboots, display resolution and system settings are restored to complete the recovery process. This recovery DVD is for any updates. Follow the onscreen instructions to their default values. 24 ASUS Desktop PC Turn on other computers. 6. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ starts to configure the system. Quickly recover your ASUS Desktop...
... support DVD into the optical drive. Click OK and the system reboots. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the System Recovery. 2. After the system reboots, display resolution and system settings are restored to complete the recovery process. This recovery DVD is for any updates. Follow the onscreen instructions to their default values. 24 ASUS Desktop PC Turn on other computers. 6. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ starts to configure the system. Quickly recover your ASUS Desktop...
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... sockets. • Check if your data before recovering the system. Some USB storage devices, for example, are compatible with different disk drive structure and enter sleep mode easily. You will lose all your retailer or perform system recovery using the supplied recovery DVD. Why is plugged in the support DVD. Troubleshooting If this icon to display the volume bar, and then click the mute icon under the...
... sockets. • Check if your data before recovering the system. Some USB storage devices, for example, are compatible with different disk drive structure and enter sleep mode easily. You will lose all your retailer or perform system recovery using the supplied recovery DVD. Why is plugged in the support DVD. Troubleshooting If this icon to display the volume bar, and then click the mute icon under the...