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English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS G50AB Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS G50AB Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. ASUS G50AB 11 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! All these values are for purchasing the ASUS G50AB Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS G50AB Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. ASUS G50AB 11 Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
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...; OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard ASUS G50AB 13 Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or speaker...
...; OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard ASUS G50AB 13 Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or speaker...
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...faster and better performance for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Line In port (light blue). ASUS G50AB 15 Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a microphone. Line Out port (lime). Side Speaker Out port (gray). ...configuration. This port connects to the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out port (black). English USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. This port connects to the audio configuration table for your USB 3.0...
...faster and better performance for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Line In port (light blue). ASUS G50AB 15 Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a microphone. Line Out port (lime). Side Speaker Out port (gray). ...configuration. This port connects to the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out port (black). English USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. This port connects to the audio configuration table for your USB 3.0...
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This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 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 Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. ASUS G50AB 17 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port. This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. English LAN (RJ-45) port.
This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 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 Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. ASUS G50AB 17 PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port. This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. English LAN (RJ-45) port.
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... Gaming Mouse can be accessed only when connecting the mouse to section Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse of your computer before starting Windows® 8 for details. ASUS G50AB 19 Refer to your computer. Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel...
... Gaming Mouse can be accessed only when connecting the mouse to section Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse of your computer before starting Windows® 8 for details. ASUS G50AB 19 Refer to your computer. Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel...
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.... Tick I accept the license terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Follow the next onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows® 8 functionalities. ASUS G50AB 21 Turn your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to the next sections. English Chapter 2 Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first...
.... Tick I accept the license terms for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Follow the next onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows® 8 functionalities. ASUS G50AB 21 Turn your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to the next sections. English Chapter 2 Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first...
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Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. ASUS G50AB 23 English Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions.
Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. ASUS G50AB 23 English Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions.
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...;n�i�n�g��a�p�p�'�s�s�c�r�e�e�n��, �p�r�e�s�s���. ASUS G50AB 25 Press to launch and customize your apps. English Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to launch your selected...
...;n�i�n�g��a�p�p�'�s�s�c�r�e�e�n��, �p�r�e�s�s���. ASUS G50AB 25 Press to launch and customize your apps. English Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to launch your selected...
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... upper or lower right corner of the screen. • Press C�>��. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. ASUS G50AB 27 Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charms bar. • Move your mouse pointer on the right side...
... upper or lower right corner of the screen. • Press C�>��. The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated. ASUS G50AB 27 Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that allow you to launch the Charms bar. • Move your mouse pointer on the right side...
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... to the right or left side of the display panel. The first app would automatically be placed in the bigger display area. 3. Launch another app. ASUS G50AB 29 Snap bar Using Snap To use the Snap feature. To switch between apps. c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and drop the...
... to the right or left side of the display panel. The first app would automatically be placed in the bigger display area. 3. Launch another app. ASUS G50AB 29 Snap bar Using Snap To use the Snap feature. To switch between apps. c) Once the pointer changes to a hand icon, drag and drop the...
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... out your screen. English Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. Putting your Desktop PC to sleep To put your Desktop PC turns off. ASUS G50AB 31
... out your screen. English Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. Putting your Desktop PC to sleep To put your Desktop PC turns off. ASUS G50AB 31
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... panel You can connect your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. ASUS G50AB 33 DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. These USB ports allow you to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. From the...
... panel You can connect your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. ASUS G50AB 33 DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. These USB ports allow you to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. From the...
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English Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers ASUS G50AB 35
English Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers ASUS G50AB 35
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English Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card) 1 Mic in 2 HP out 3 Box link Line in high-quality amplifier to this Mic-In port for voice communication, recording or karaoke. 2 Headphone Port The headphone port has a built-in Front Ctr / Sbw Rear Side / SPDIF out No Item Description 1 Microphone In Port Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug from the Phoebus Control Box into this port. Connect the Phoebus Control box directly to this port. 3 Box Link Port Connect Phoebus Control box directly to drive headphones. ASUS G50AB 37
English Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card) 1 Mic in 2 HP out 3 Box link Line in high-quality amplifier to this Mic-In port for voice communication, recording or karaoke. 2 Headphone Port The headphone port has a built-in Front Ctr / Sbw Rear Side / SPDIF out No Item Description 1 Microphone In Port Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug from the Phoebus Control Box into this port. Connect the Phoebus Control box directly to this port. 3 Box Link Port Connect Phoebus Control box directly to drive headphones. ASUS G50AB 37
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Click the Recording or Playback tab and right-click the audio device. Click Set as Default Communication Device. ASUS G50AB 39 English Configuring the default audio device To configure the default audio device: 1. Right-click the volume icon on the System Tray and click Playback devices. 2.
Click the Recording or Playback tab and right-click the audio device. Click Set as Default Communication Device. ASUS G50AB 39 English Configuring the default audio device To configure the default audio device: 1. Right-click the volume icon on the System Tray and click Playback devices. 2.
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... mode from the section Working with Windows® apps. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. Click Apply or OK. ASUS G50AB 41 Turn on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to...
... mode from the section Working with Windows® apps. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. Click Apply or OK. ASUS G50AB 41 Turn on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the following to...
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... the PC. • Place the monitor directly in front of you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your Desktop PC. ASUS G50AB 43 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to your Desktop PC. English Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When...
... the PC. • Place the monitor directly in front of you are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your Desktop PC. ASUS G50AB 43 If necessary, use a wrist rest for support to your Desktop PC. English Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When...
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..., click File Explorer to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 4. Push the tray to access the data on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS G50AB 45 Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to open the Computer screen. 2. Press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click...
..., click File Explorer to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 4. Push the tray to access the data on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS G50AB 45 Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to open the Computer screen. 2. Press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click...
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... Gaming Mouse comes with the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse for your full-blast game control. Keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Left button Right button Scroll wheel DPI switch Profile switch button/Profile indicator* LED ... feet Mouse feet and Twin-Eye Laser sensor Weight base (5 x 4.5g blocks)*** *** To adjust the mouse weight, add or remove the weight blocks. ASUS G50AB 47 English Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse Your Desktop PC comes with a left button, a right button, a scroll wheel, two side buttons, a DPI button, and a specially designed Profile...
... Gaming Mouse comes with the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse for your full-blast game control. Keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Left button Right button Scroll wheel DPI switch Profile switch button/Profile indicator* LED ... feet Mouse feet and Twin-Eye Laser sensor Weight base (5 x 4.5g blocks)*** *** To adjust the mouse weight, add or remove the weight blocks. ASUS G50AB 47 English Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse Your Desktop PC comes with a left button, a right button, a scroll wheel, two side buttons, a DPI button, and a specially designed Profile...
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... mouse. Click to reset the button settings to the previous settings Click to display the selected profile menu. Drag the slider to configure profile 1-3 menus. ASUS G50AB 49 Click to save the current profile settings to save the settings you are using Level 2. Displays the profile icon to adjust the DPI value...
... mouse. Click to reset the button settings to the previous settings Click to display the selected profile menu. Drag the slider to configure profile 1-3 menus. ASUS G50AB 49 Click to save the current profile settings to save the settings you are using Level 2. Displays the profile icon to adjust the DPI value...