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... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the...
... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the...
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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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... and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for help. This equipment has been tested and found to radio...
... and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to comply with the limits for help. This equipment has been tested and found to radio...
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... and other rights owners. Setting up the system on a stable surface. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by method claims of certain U.S. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is prohibited. Use of this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator. • Set up your system • Read and follow all instructions in the Radio...
... and other rights owners. Setting up the system on a stable surface. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by method claims of certain U.S. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is prohibited. Use of this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator. • Set up your system • Read and follow all instructions in the Radio...
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... 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 space around the system for ventilation. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. ASUS Desktop...
... 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 space around the system for ventilation. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. ASUS Desktop...
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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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Slot-in optical drive 2. Slide the front panel cover open 4. Wireless network/Bluetooth LED 5. Power button/LED 7. Hard disk drive LED 6. No. Optical drive eject button 3. Description 1. Knowing your system. These ports and their locations may vary, depending on the next page ASUS Desktop PC 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.
Slot-in optical drive 2. Slide the front panel cover open 4. Wireless network/Bluetooth LED 5. Power button/LED 7. Hard disk drive LED 6. No. Optical drive eject button 3. Description 1. Knowing your system. These ports and their locations may vary, depending on the next page ASUS Desktop PC 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.
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E-SATA/ 9. 10. 11. 12. USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. 10 ASUS Desktop PC continued on the next page LAN (RJ-45) port Plug a network cable into this jack. S/PDIF In port Connects to USB or external SATA devices. Headphone jack Plug a stereo or headphones into this jack. E-SATA/USB port Connects to digital audio source. USB 2.0 ports Connect to an IEEE 1394 device such as a card reader for various types of memory cards. VGA port HDMI port DVI-D port Connects to a fixed object using Kensington® compatible...
E-SATA/ 9. 10. 11. 12. USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. 10 ASUS Desktop PC continued on the next page LAN (RJ-45) port Plug a network cable into this jack. S/PDIF In port Connects to USB or external SATA devices. Headphone jack Plug a stereo or headphones into this jack. E-SATA/USB port Connects to digital audio source. USB 2.0 ports Connect to an IEEE 1394 device such as a card reader for various types of memory cards. VGA port HDMI port DVI-D port Connects to a fixed object using Kensington® compatible...
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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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Place the disc into the drive. While the system power is on, press the eject button. 2. Using your left. 2. Remove the disc from the opening. 14 ASUS Desktop PC 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. Label side Data side Ejecting a disc 1.
Place the disc into the drive. While the system power is on, press the eject button. 2. Using your left. 2. Remove the disc from the opening. 14 ASUS Desktop PC 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. Label side Data side Ejecting a disc 1.
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Speaker types A stereo speaker 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. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, two side speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer. Left speaker, right speaker, and a subwoofer. A multi-channel audio speaker has a left-right front and leftright rear channel, and it may set is a left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer...
Speaker types A stereo speaker 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. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, two side speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer. Left speaker, right speaker, and a subwoofer. A multi-channel audio speaker has a left-right front and leftright rear channel, and it may set is a left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer...
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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. Connecting to speakers Refer to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions. Rear Out (black) connects to a microphone. Microphone (pink) connects to rear speakers. Line Out (lime) connects to a headset or front 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. Connecting to speakers Refer to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions. Rear Out (black) connects to a microphone. Microphone (pink) connects to rear speakers. Line Out (lime) connects to a headset or front speakers.
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... selected device. ASUS Desktop PC 17 Under the Playback window, select an audio device and click Set Default. 3. The device you have configured serves as the default audio output device. • You must launch your media player application for NVIDIA graphics cards. 4. Launch a media player application such as Windows® Media Player or Power DVD. Right-click the volume icon on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system...
... selected device. ASUS Desktop PC 17 Under the Playback window, select an audio device and click Set Default. 3. The device you have configured serves as the default audio output device. • You must launch your media player application for NVIDIA graphics cards. 4. Launch a media player application such as Windows® Media Player or Power DVD. Right-click the volume icon on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system...
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.... 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 13 12 No. Press to play media files such as music and movies. Button 1. Press to familiarize yourself with the functions of the screen and the speakers. You can also install an external TV...
.... 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 13 12 No. Press to play media files such as music and movies. Button 1. Press to familiarize yourself with the functions of the screen and the speakers. You can also install an external TV...
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... return to launch the Media Center Center program. 9. ASUS Desktop PC 19 Information Press to disable audio output. 11. Mute Press to display program information under Media Center or other menu options. 7. 4. Fast-foward Press to scroll through the onscreen display menus. 8. Four-way navigation keys Press to fast-forward a media file. 5. Recorded TV Press to rewind a media file. 21. Rewind Press to display a list of your recorded...
... return to launch the Media Center Center program. 9. ASUS Desktop PC 19 Information Press to disable audio output. 11. Mute Press to display program information under Media Center or other menu options. 7. 4. Fast-foward Press to scroll through the onscreen display menus. 8. Four-way navigation keys Press to fast-forward a media file. 5. Recorded TV Press to rewind a media file. 21. Rewind Press to display a list of your recorded...
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3. When the setup is completed, click Next to is required. 4. The device you are connecting to continue. 5. Click the New Connection button and follow steps 1 to 5 to add more Bluetooth devices. 22 ASUS Desktop PC Key in the password for the device if authentication is shown. 6.
3. When the setup is completed, click Next to is required. 4. The device you are connecting to continue. 5. Click the New Connection button and follow steps 1 to 5 to add more Bluetooth devices. 22 ASUS Desktop PC Key in the password for the device if authentication is shown. 6.
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... ASUS logo appears. Select a partition and click NEXT. Turn on your system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes the factory default Operating System (OS). Press F8 to install a new system. You will lose all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings. 1. It quickly restores your data before recovering the system. Wait when the Windows is in good working with the support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution. Before using te recovery DVD...
... ASUS logo appears. Select a partition and click NEXT. Turn on your system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes the factory default Operating System (OS). Press F8 to install a new system. You will lose all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as network settings. 1. It quickly restores your data before recovering the system. Wait when the Windows is in good working with the support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution. Before using te recovery DVD...
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... until the Recovery CD/DVD window appears. 3. Quickly recover your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. After the system reboots, display resolution and system settings are restored to complete the recovery process. This recovery DVD is for any updates. Turn on other computers. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ starts to complete the process, and then restart the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the system...
... until the Recovery CD/DVD window appears. 3. Quickly recover your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. After the system reboots, display resolution and system settings are restored to complete the recovery process. This recovery DVD is for any updates. Turn on other computers. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ starts to complete the process, and then restart the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the system...
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... muted mode . ASUS Desktop PC 25 Check if the power LED on ? If the above steps do if my Desktop PC cannot enter the operating system? • Ensure that you use an extension cord or a voltage regulator, ensure that you use memory modules that the system sup- You will lose all your retailer or perform system recovery using the supplied recovery DVD. It does not light up...
... muted mode . ASUS Desktop PC 25 Check if the power LED on ? If the above steps do if my Desktop PC cannot enter the operating system? • Ensure that you use an extension cord or a voltage regulator, ensure that you use memory modules that the system sup- You will lose all your retailer or perform system recovery using the supplied recovery DVD. It does not light up...