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... Working with Windows® apps 25 Other keyboard shortcuts 30 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 31 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 31 Entering the BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 33 Connecting microphone and speakers 34 Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card 37 Connecting multiple external displays 40 Connecting an HDTV 42 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Using the optical drive...
... Working with Windows® apps 25 Other keyboard shortcuts 30 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 31 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 31 Entering the BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 33 Connecting microphone and speakers 34 Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card 37 Connecting multiple external displays 40 Connecting an HDTV 42 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Using the optical drive...
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... manufacturer's instructions. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. Replace only with Part 15 of used in different regions. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH...
... manufacturer's instructions. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. Replace only with Part 15 of used in different regions. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH...
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...; DO NOT cover the vents on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in your power supply is provided to call the CATV systems installer's attention to CATV...
...; DO NOT cover the vents on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in your power supply is provided to call the CATV systems installer's attention to CATV...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. • For details on using the bundled gaming keyboard and mouse, refer to sections Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard and Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse. 10 Package contents English ASUS ROG TYTAN G30AB Gaming Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x1 �(o��p�t�io��n�...
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. • For details on using the bundled gaming keyboard and mouse, refer to sections Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard and Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse. 10 Package contents English ASUS ROG TYTAN G30AB Gaming Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Antenna x1 �(o��p�t�io��n�...
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... and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card into this slot. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to turn on your computer. This port connects to a microphone. This LED lights up when you connect USB 3.0 devices to eject the optical disk drive tray. OC Button. This button adjusts...
... and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card into this slot. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to turn on your computer. This port connects to a microphone. This LED lights up when you connect USB 3.0 devices to eject the optical disk drive tray. OC Button. This button adjusts...
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... to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. Rear Speaker Out...
... to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. Rear Speaker Out...
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... cable. Air vents. English ASUS WLAN Card (on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. The display output ports on selected models only). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port VGA port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. ASUS G30AB 15 These ports connect to your computer to connect to a wireless network. This port connects...
... cable. Air vents. English ASUS WLAN Card (on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. The display output ports on selected models only). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port VGA port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. ASUS G30AB 15 These ports connect to your computer to connect to a wireless network. This port connects...
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... computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Mic In HP Out Box Link Line In Front Ctr/Sbw Rear Side / SPDIF Out...
... computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Mic In HP Out Box Link Line In Front Ctr/Sbw Rear Side / SPDIF Out...
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... HDMI port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. Mic In HP Out Box Link Line In Front Ctr/Sbw Rear Side / SPDIF Out • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of your computer. 2. ASUS G30AB 17 English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port...
... HDMI port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. Mic In HP Out Box Link Line In Front Ctr/Sbw Rear Side / SPDIF Out • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of your computer. 2. ASUS G30AB 17 English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port...
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... Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer before starting Windows® 8 for details. Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to your computer. The pre-installed setup utility for the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse can be accessed only when connecting the mouse to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source. Refer to manually install...
... Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer before starting Windows® 8 for details. Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to your computer. The pre-installed setup utility for the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse can be accessed only when connecting the mouse to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source. Refer to manually install...
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... bootup and requests you to run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is a series of a trained service personnel. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update.
... bootup and requests you to run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is a series of a trained service personnel. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update.
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... the graphics card. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. 40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer You can use the additional monitor as an extension to your computer. 2. Connect the two monitors to enlarge your Windows desktop. Setting up multiple displays: 1. When a graphics card is set display modes. Turn off your computer and connect the power...
... the graphics card. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. 40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer You can use the additional monitor as an extension to your computer. 2. Connect the two monitors to enlarge your Windows desktop. Setting up multiple displays: 1. When a graphics card is set display modes. Turn off your computer and connect the power...
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... wrist pad into the gaming keyboard's wrist pad slots (A). Windows® automatically installs all necessary drivers for the package contents of the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard. Using both thumbs, push down the wrist pad until it snaps in place (B). Restart your computer's USB 2.0 port. 2. A B 3. English Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard (on selected models only) Your G30AB Gaming Desktop PC comes with the bundled...
... wrist pad into the gaming keyboard's wrist pad slots (A). Windows® automatically installs all necessary drivers for the package contents of the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard. Using both thumbs, push down the wrist pad until it snaps in place (B). Restart your computer's USB 2.0 port. 2. A B 3. English Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard (on selected models only) Your G30AB Gaming Desktop PC comes with the bundled...
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... Gaming Mouse to locate the GX900.exe file. When you will have to manually install the setup utility from Support DVD, place the support DVD into the optical drive and follow the onscreen instructions to launch the program. Setting your ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse Ensure that your gaming mouse is connected to your computer before starting Windows® 8 for the first time, the program automatically detected the mouse and can be accessed...
... Gaming Mouse to locate the GX900.exe file. When you will have to manually install the setup utility from Support DVD, place the support DVD into the optical drive and follow the onscreen instructions to launch the program. Setting your ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse Ensure that your gaming mouse is connected to your computer before starting Windows® 8 for the first time, the program automatically detected the mouse and can be accessed...
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... the programs that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? Then press the Power button to turn the LED off . When the Number Lock LED is off if you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of...
... the programs that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? Then press the Power button to turn the LED off . When the Number Lock LED is off if you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of...
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... muted, the volume icon is connected to an electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers' volume. • From the Desktop Mode screen, ensure that you connect your speakers to Pinning an app on the Start screen's thumbnail. b) Right click anywhere on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is displayed as . English ? To enable the system sounds, click from the Start screen.
... muted, the volume icon is connected to an electrical source and turned on. • Adjust your speakers' volume. • From the Desktop Mode screen, ensure that you connect your speakers to Pinning an app on the Start screen's thumbnail. b) Right click anywhere on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is displayed as . English ? To enable the system sounds, click from the Start screen.
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... display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not turned on. Try connecting to the discrete VGA port. English Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Your computer is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer. Press the power key on . • Ensure that your computer. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 80 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting...
... display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is not turned on. Try connecting to the discrete VGA port. English Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Your computer is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer. Press the power key on . • Ensure that your computer. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 80 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting...
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... work . Try using another LAN cable. If one port failed, check if the port is not properly connected to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is set to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to multi-channel. English LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is on. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable...
... work . Try using another LAN cable. If one port failed, check if the port is not properly connected to your computer's user manual for the correct LAN settings. LAN cable problems Cannot access the Internet Your computer is set to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to multi-channel. English LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is on. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable...
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English System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for assistance. Incompatible softwares are running. Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. Move your computer. Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. •...
English System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for assistance. Incompatible softwares are running. Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. Move your computer. Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. • Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. •...
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Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. Computer is powering on the computer. ASUS G30AB 83 Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. • Co�n�...
Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. Computer is powering on the computer. ASUS G30AB 83 Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Old BIOS version The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. • Co�n�...