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... software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; English E8392 Second Edition June 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.
... software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; English E8392 Second Edition June 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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...9 Package contents 10 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!...11 Getting to know your computer 11 Setting up your computer 16 Turning your computer ON 19 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first time...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... 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 ...
...9 Package contents 10 Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome!...11 Getting to know your computer 11 Setting up your computer 16 Turning your computer ON 19 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first time...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... 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 ...
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The ASUS G70AB Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS G70AB Desktop PC! English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Front panel ASUS G70AB 11 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. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
The ASUS G70AB Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS G70AB Desktop PC! English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Front panel ASUS G70AB 11 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. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC.
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...MultiMediaCard slot. Optical disk drive eject button. Allows you turn on your USB 3.0 devices. This LED lights up when you to turn on your computer. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. This port connects to a microphone. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot....slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card into this button to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. This button adjusts the System Level Up profile of the desktop chassis would extend out in Level 2 and Level 3 overclocking, and remain...
...MultiMediaCard slot. Optical disk drive eject button. Allows you turn on your USB 3.0 devices. This LED lights up when you to turn on your computer. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. This port connects to a microphone. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot....slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card into this button to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. This button adjusts the System Level Up profile of the desktop chassis would extend out in Level 2 and Level 3 overclocking, and remain...
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...allow air ventilation. This port allows Gigabit connection to your computer. Plug the power cord to this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Power switch (on the chassis. Expansion slot brackets. ASUS G70AB 15 Power connector. DO NOT block the air vents on...RATING: 100-120V~/10A, 200-240V~/5A, 60/50Hz. Sound card ports (optional). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to your computer. English Air vents. These ports connect to a wireless network. Always provide proper ventilation for your output devices such as ...
...allow air ventilation. This port allows Gigabit connection to your computer. Plug the power cord to this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Power switch (on the chassis. Expansion slot brackets. ASUS G70AB 15 Power connector. DO NOT block the air vents on...RATING: 100-120V~/10A, 200-240V~/5A, 60/50Hz. Sound card ports (optional). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to your computer. English Air vents. These ports connect to a wireless network. Always provide proper ventilation for your output devices such as ...
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.... 16 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the external monitor, keyboard... monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. • If your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS...
.... 16 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the external monitor, keyboard... monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. • If your monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS...
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...ASUS G70AB 17 To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer..., refer to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to a power source. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is...
...ASUS G70AB 17 To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer..., refer to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details. English Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to a power source. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is...
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...to manually install the setup utility from the bundled Support DVD. The pre-installed setup utility for the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse can be accessed only when connecting the mouse to your computer and the other end to a power source. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Connecting the power cord Connect ...one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of Chapter 4 for details. Refer to section Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse of your computer. English Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear ...
...to manually install the setup utility from the bundled Support DVD. The pre-installed setup utility for the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse can be accessed only when connecting the mouse to your computer and the other end to a power source. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Connecting the power cord Connect ...one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of Chapter 4 for details. Refer to section Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse of your computer. English Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear ...
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Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer. Turn your computer ON: 1. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. English Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. ASUS G70AB 19 Power button 3. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 2.
Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer. Turn your computer ON: 1. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. English Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. ASUS G70AB 19 Power button 3. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 2.
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For details on . ASUS G70AB 21 To start your computer for the first time, a series of your computer on using Windows and click Accept. 3. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for using Windows® 8, refer to the next sections. ...
For details on . ASUS G70AB 21 To start your computer for the first time, a series of your computer on using Windows and click Accept. 3. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for using Windows® 8, refer to the next sections. ...
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.... English Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. + + + + + + + + Opens the File search pane. Opens the Apps search pane. + + + + Opens the Run window. Opens a menu box of Access Center. Opens...
.... English Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows® 8. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. + + + + + + + + Opens the File search pane. Opens the Apps search pane. + + + + Opens the Run window. Opens a menu box of Access Center. Opens...
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...of USB Drive]. 3. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. When the Safe to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. ASUS G70AB 33 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Front panel Rear ... remove a USB storage device: 1. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Click from your computer. These USB ports allow you to 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. English...
...of USB Drive]. 3. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. When the Safe to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. ASUS G70AB 33 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Front panel Rear ... remove a USB storage device: 1. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Click from your computer. These USB ports allow you to 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. English...
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Connecting Headphone and Mic English Connecting 2.1 channel Speakers 34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
Connecting Headphone and Mic English Connecting 2.1 channel Speakers 34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer
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Connecting 8-channel Speakers English 36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting 8-channel Speakers English 36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
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English Connecting the Phoebus Control Box with an external headphone and microphone 1 Headphone Out Mic In 2 No Item Description 1 Headphone Port Connect the headphone to the headphone port on the Phoebus Control box. 2 Microphone In Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug to the Mic-In Port port on the Phoebus Control Box. 38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
English Connecting the Phoebus Control Box with an external headphone and microphone 1 Headphone Out Mic In 2 No Item Description 1 Headphone Port Connect the headphone to the headphone port on the Phoebus Control box. 2 Microphone In Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug to the Mic-In Port port on the Phoebus Control Box. 38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
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... display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. Turn off your Windows desktop. Refer to your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to the monitors. To...only under Windows®. 40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to set up your computer section in your computer. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come ...
... display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. Turn off your Windows desktop. Refer to your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to the monitors. To...only under Windows®. 40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to set up your computer section in your computer. English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come ...
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...��e�p�o��p�-u��p�m��e�n�u� appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. English 3. ASUS G70AB 41 This increases your computer. 4. Then click Keep Changes on monitor 1 or monitor 2. 6. Turn on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show...
...��e�p�o��p�-u��p�m��e�n�u� appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. English 3. ASUS G70AB 41 This increases your computer. 4. Then click Keep Changes on monitor 1 or monitor 2. 6. Turn on your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show...
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English Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. 42 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your computer
English Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. 42 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your computer
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Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer chair to make sure that your knees are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in front of you with tips on your wrists ... backward. • Sit upright with your eye level so that your elbows are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. ASUS G70AB 43 If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of the...
Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer chair to make sure that your knees are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in front of you with tips on your wrists ... backward. • Sit upright with your eye level so that your elbows are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. ASUS G70AB 43 If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of the...
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.... English To use the memory card: 1. From the popup menu, click File Explorer, and then double-click the memory card icon to open the Computer screen. DO NOT force a card into the card slot. • A memory card is NOT enabled in the Windows® notification area before removing...front panel of your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. Hover your computer Select a program from and write to store digital picture or media files. The built-in a slot at one time. 2. Place only one memory...
.... English To use the memory card: 1. From the popup menu, click File Explorer, and then double-click the memory card icon to open the Computer screen. DO NOT force a card into the card slot. • A memory card is NOT enabled in the Windows® notification area before removing...front panel of your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. Hover your computer Select a program from and write to store digital picture or media files. The built-in a slot at one time. 2. Place only one memory...