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Contents Notices...4 Safety information 7 Notes for this manual 8 Welcome 9 Package contents 9 Knowing your Desktop PC 10 Front / Rear panel features 10 Setting up your Desktop PC 12 Connecting devices 12 Connecting the power 13 Pressing the power button to turn on the system 13 Using your ... disc 14 Ejecting a disc 14 Using the card reader 14 Connecting to speakers 15 Configuring audio output settings 15 Introducing the utilities 17 ASUS AI Manager 17 Installing AI Manager 17 Launching AI Manager 17 AI Manager quick bar 18 Recovering your system 21 Using the recovery DVD ...
Contents Notices...4 Safety information 7 Notes for this manual 8 Welcome 9 Package contents 9 Knowing your Desktop PC 10 Front / Rear panel features 10 Setting up your Desktop PC 12 Connecting devices 12 Connecting the power 13 Pressing the power button to turn on the system 13 Using your ... disc 14 Ejecting a disc 14 Using the card reader 14 Connecting to speakers 15 Configuring audio output settings 15 Introducing the utilities 17 ASUS AI Manager 17 Installing AI Manager 17 Launching AI Manager 17 AI Manager quick bar 18 Recovering your system 21 Using the recovery DVD ...
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... Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for help. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may...
... Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for help. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may...
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... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other antenna or transmitter. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Use of this equipment. The use of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from all persons and must not be co-located or...
... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other antenna or transmitter. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Use of this equipment. The use of shielded cables for radio noise emissions from all persons and must not be co-located or...
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VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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...ampere rating of space around the system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any other liquids on the chassis are for ventilation. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Care during use this product in the documentation before cleaning the system. • If you encounter the following safety ...instructions. However, to meet the latest standards of electrical current still flows. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to ensure your safety, it . • Do not spill water or any kind into the extension cord...
...ampere rating of space around the system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any other liquids on the chassis are for ventilation. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Care during use this product in the documentation before cleaning the system. • If you encounter the following safety ...instructions. However, to meet the latest standards of electrical current still flows. Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to ensure your safety, it . • Do not spill water or any kind into the extension cord...
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... a task. • The system does not function properly even if you MUST follow to prevent injury to yourself. Check local regulations for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not apply to the products that have been disassembled by users This symbol...
... a task. • The system does not function properly even if you MUST follow to prevent injury to yourself. Check local regulations for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not apply to the products that have been disassembled by users This symbol...
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... but may vary with models. Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of your retailer if any updates. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. Package contents • ASUS Essentio Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1...
... but may vary with models. Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of your retailer if any updates. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. Package contents • ASUS Essentio Desktop PC x1 • Keyboard x1 • Mouse x1 • Power cord x1 • Support DVD x1...
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... card digital content through the latest module (Optional) wireless technology. 8. timedia card slot DVI port Connects to a HDMI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. No. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11
... card digital content through the latest module (Optional) wireless technology. 8. timedia card slot DVI port Connects to a HDMI monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. No. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 11
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Optical S/PDIF Connects to a 5.1(6) or audio ports 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. 11. Out port tal audio output. 7.1(8)-channel Connect to an amplifier for digi- LAN (RJ-45) port Plug a network cable into this port. USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port Connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. E-SATA port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital camrecorder. 10. Expansion slot cover Remove when install Expansion card. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
Optical S/PDIF Connects to a 5.1(6) or audio ports 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. 11. Out port tal audio output. 7.1(8)-channel Connect to an amplifier for digi- LAN (RJ-45) port Plug a network cable into this port. USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port Connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. E-SATA port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital camrecorder. 10. Expansion slot cover Remove when install Expansion card. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
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Actual product specifications may vary. • Use this product in ambient temperature below 35˚C. • Do not block or cover these vents. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13 Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices SPDIF OUT DVI Illustrations are for reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary. • Use this product in ambient temperature below 35˚C. • Do not block or cover these vents. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 13 Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices SPDIF OUT DVI Illustrations are for reference only.
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SPDIF OUT Connecting the power Connect the power cord to turn on the system 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC A B DVI Pressing the power button to the power connector and plug it into the wall socket.
SPDIF OUT Connecting the power Connect the power cord to turn on the system 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC A B DVI Pressing the power button to the power connector and plug it into the wall socket.
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... its own driver letter and icon which are displayed on , press the eject button. 2. Place the disc to store digital picture or media files. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Place only one memory card in a slot at one or more of memory cards drives. The built-in one time. Remove the disc...
... its own driver letter and icon which are displayed on , press the eject button. 2. Place the disc to store digital picture or media files. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 15 Place only one memory card in a slot at one or more of memory cards drives. The built-in one time. Remove the disc...
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Line Out (lime) connects to configure audio output: 1. Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to your desktop PC, follow the steps below for the audio jacks on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Right-click the volume icon .... Under the Playback window, select an audio device and click Set Default. 3. Click OK and you will see a check beside the device you select. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to side speakers.
Line Out (lime) connects to configure audio output: 1. Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to your desktop PC, follow the steps below for the audio jacks on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Right-click the volume icon .... Under the Playback window, select an audio device and click Set Default. 3. Click OK and you will see a check beside the device you select. 16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to side speakers.
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Relaunch your media player, such as Windows® Media Player or Power DVD, and the device you set will serve as the default audio output device. • You must relaunch your media player for the audio output device settings. • If you want to set up a recording device, select Recording Devices in Step 1 and do what resembles Step 2 and 3. • If you use an HDMI display with S/PDIF audio output, set Realtek Digital Output as the default in Step 2. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 17 4.
Relaunch your media player, such as Windows® Media Player or Power DVD, and the device you set will serve as the default audio output device. • You must relaunch your media player for the audio output device settings. • If you want to set up a recording device, select Recording Devices in Step 1 and do what resembles Step 2 and 3. • If you use an HDMI display with S/PDIF audio output, set Realtek Digital Output as the default in Step 2. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 17 4.
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...screen instructions to launch the AI Man- Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical drive. abled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. The ...file to frequently-used applications. ager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI Manager. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in your computer: 1. Installing AI Manager To...
...screen instructions to launch the AI Man- Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the quick bar or taskbar. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the optical drive. abled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. The ...file to frequently-used applications. ager either from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI Manager. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in your computer: 1. Installing AI Manager To...
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Click the Close button to clear. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 19 Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to ... information easily. Click to extend or restore Click to display items on the left Click to display items ASUS Probe on the taskbar. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to easily clear temporary IE files, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history, or...
Click the Close button to clear. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 19 Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to ... information easily. Click to extend or restore Click to display items on the left Click to display items ASUS Probe on the taskbar. AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to easily clear temporary IE files, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history, or...
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.... 3. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. To specify the boot sequence: 1. To lock a device: 1. When done, press Apply. 20 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC When done, click Ok. 5. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click Apply. 2. To change password. Select a device, then click on the left...
.... 3. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. To specify the boot sequence: 1. To lock a device: 1. When done, press Apply. 20 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC When done, click Ok. 5. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click Apply. 2. To change password. Select a device, then click on the left...
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... to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. Click Add, then locate the application you need. To add an application: 1. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 21 AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and the voltage output. You... can also double click to launch the selected ASUS utility. The application is added to My Favorites. 2. You can adjust the values...
... to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. Click Add, then locate the application you need. To add an application: 1. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC 21 AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and the voltage output. You... can also double click to launch the selected ASUS utility. The application is added to My Favorites. 2. You can adjust the values...
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...create a new system partition as drive "C." The Windows Boot Manager window appears. Select and click Yes. 5. Follow the on your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. The recovery DVD, working with the support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its ... as Outlook PST files) to a USB device or to a network drive and make a backup of it before recovering the system. 22 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Press F8 to install a new system. Select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press Enter. Recover system to entire HD This option will...
...create a new system partition as drive "C." The Windows Boot Manager window appears. Select and click Yes. 5. Follow the on your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. The recovery DVD, working with the support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its ... as Outlook PST files) to a USB device or to a network drive and make a backup of it before recovering the system. 22 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Press F8 to install a new system. Select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press Enter. Recover system to entire HD This option will...