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USER MANUAL Essentio CG8250 ASUS

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Chapter 1 Getting started

Getting to know your computer 1-1

Setting up your computer 1-5

Turning your computer ON/OFF 1-8

Chapter 2 Using Windows

Starting for the rst time 2-1

Managing your les and folders 2-7

Restoring your system 2-10

Protecting your computer 2-11

Help and Support 2-15

Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer

Connecting a USB storage device 3-1

Connecting microphone and speakers 3-2

Connecting multiple external displays 3-5

Connecting an HDTV 3-7

Chapter 4 Using your computer

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 4-1

Using the memory card reader 4-2

Using the optical drive 4-3

Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only) 4-4

Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection 5-1

Chapter 6 Using the Utilities

ASUS AI Suite II 6-1

Recovering your system 6-19

REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and 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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

• This device may not cause harmful interference; and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required

to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

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This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and

the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of

at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna

installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision

Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be

authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing

uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering

or disassembly is prohibited.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a

clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent

and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.

• DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has

• DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.

• DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the

• DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical elds.

• DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during

• Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in re. DO NOT short circuit the

contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery.

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32F)and

• DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting

• DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet

before relocating the system.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices

could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not

sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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Conventions used in this guide

To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used

throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourselfInformation to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the componentsInformation to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete aTips and additional information to help you complete a

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software

products. Refer to the ASUS website www.asus.com.

ASUS Local Technical Support

Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of

local Technical Support Engineer.

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Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1

Nero 9 burning software

Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may vary

with different models.

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Getting to know your computer

Front panel Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8250 Desktop PC!

The ASUS Essentio CG8250 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance,

uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a

stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC. 1

10 Click the number to view its corresponding description. e6196_CG8250_manual1129.indb 1 1/30/11 1:50:05 PM1-2 Chapter 1: Getting started

Click the number to view its

1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.

2. Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ card or

MultiMediaCard into this slot.

4. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory

Stick Pro™ card into this slot.

5. Memory card reader LED. This LED lights up when a memory card is inserted into

any of the memory card slots and blinks when data is being read from or written to the

6. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0

devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

7. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker.

8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

9. Front I/O ports cover.

10. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay.

11. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.

12. Optical disk drive bay (empty). You may install an additional optical disk drive in this

13. Power LED. This LED lights up when you turn on your computer.

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1. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.

2. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.

3. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.

DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your

4. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple/green). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard

5. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0

devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

6. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via

an optical S/PDIF cable.

7. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,

and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected

8. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant

allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

9. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.

10. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0

devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

11. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0

devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

12. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection

• Due 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 data storage only.

• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster

and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.

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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

19. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this

optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.

20. Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6,

or 8-channel conguration.

13. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel

14. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and

8-channel audio conguration.

15. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer

16. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

17. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or

8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

18. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio

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Setting up your computer

This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external

monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer.

Connecting an external monitor

Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only)

Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card.

To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card:

1. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.

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• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the

primary display device in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port

on the graphics card.

• To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple

external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details.

Using the onboard display output ports

Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port.

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 rear panel of your computer.

2. Plug the monitor to a power source.

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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

Connecting the power cord

Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your

computer and the other end to a power source.

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Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.

Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON:

1. Turn your monitor ON.

2. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer.

3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.

Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF:

1. Close all running applications.

2. Click on the Windows

3. Click to shut down the operating system.

Starting for the rst time

When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in

conguring the basic settings of your Windows

To start for the rst time:

1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen

2. From dropdown list, select your language. Click Next.

3. From the dropdown lists, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and

Keyboard layout. Click Next.

4. Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name. Click Next.

5. Key in the necessary information to set up your password, then click Next. You may

also click Next to skip this step without entering any information.

6. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next.

7. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the

security settings for your computer. To skip this step, select Ask me later.

8. Review your date and time settings. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and

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7 desktop Notication areaTaskbarStart menu Using the Start menu

The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your

computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and

Launching items from the Start menu

2. From the Start menu, select the item that you want to launch. You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu. For more details, refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter.Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows ®

The Getting Started item on the Start menu

contains information about some basic tasks such

as personalizing Windows

, adding new users, and

transferring les to help you to familiarize yourself

2. Select Getting Started. The list of available

3. Select the task that you want to do.

The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed on your computer.

Launching a program from the taskbar

To launch a program from the taskbar:

taskbar, click an icon to launch it. Click the icon again to hide the

You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar. For more details,

refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter.

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Pinning items on the jumplists

When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a

jumplist launches to provide you with quick-access

to the program’s or item’s related links.You may

pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites,

often-visited folders or drives, or recently played

To pin items to the jumplist:

1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.

2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that

you want to pin, then select Pin to this list.

Unpinning items from the jumplist

To unpin items from the jumplist:

1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon.

2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist, then

select Unpin from this list.

Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar

To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar:

2. Right-click the item that you want to pin on the

Start menu or taskbar.

3. Select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start menu.

You may also right-click on the

icon of a running program on

the taskbar, then select Pin this

Unpinning programs from the Start menu

To unpin programs from the Start menu:

taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu.

2. From the Start menu, right-click the program that you want to unpin, then select

Remove from this list.

Unpinning programs from the taskbar

To unpin programs from the taskbar:

1. From the taskbar, right-click the program

that you want to remove from the taskbar,

then select Unpin this program from

Using the notication area

By default, the notication area shows these three icons:

Action Center notication

Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and

This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the

wired or wireless network connection.

Click this icon to adjust the volume.

Displaying an alert notication

To display an alert notication:

• Click the Notication icon , then click

the message to open it.

For more details, refer to the section Using Windows

Action Center in this chapter.

Customizing icons and notications

You may choose to display or hide the icons and notications on the taskbar or on the

To customize icons and notications:

1. From the notication area, click on the arrow icon .

3. From the dropdown list, select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want

Managing your les and folders

Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your les and folders.

2. Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer.

Exploring les and folders

To explore les and folders:

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. From the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data.

Customizing the le/folder view

To customize the le/folder view:

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your

3. From the toolbar, click the View icon .

4. From the View menu, move the slider to select how you

want to view the le/folder.

You may also right-click anywhere

on the View pane, click View, and

select the view type that you want.

To arrange your les:

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. From the Arrange by eld, click to display the dropdown list.

3. Select your preferred arrangement type.

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1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.

3. From the menu that appears, select Sort

by, then select your preferred sorting type.

1. Launch Windows Explorer.

2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.

3. From the menu that appears, select

Group by, then select your preferred

2. From the toolbar, click New folder.

3. Key in a name for the new folder.

You may also right-click anywhere

on the View pane, click New >

Backing up your les

1. Click > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.

2. Click Set up backup. Click Next.

Restoring your system

System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer’s system

settings are stored at certain time and date. It allows you to restore or undo changes to your

computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data.

To restore your system:

1. Close all running applications.

2. Click > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.

3. Select your backup destination. Click Next.

4. Select Let Windows choose (recommended) or Let me choose as your backup

mode. If you select Let Windows choose, Windows will not back up your programs, FAT-formatted les, Recycle Bin les, or temporary les that are 1GB or more. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the process.

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Protecting your computer

7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system

maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common

computer problems. You may customize the notications. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notications in this chapter. Launching Windows

2. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do.

Windows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security

and performance of your computer.

3. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do.

Setting up a user account and password

You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer.

Setting up a user account

To set up a user account:

taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users.

2. Select Manage another account.

3. Select Create a new account.

4. Key in the name of the new user.

5. Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type.

6. When done, click Create Account.

To set up a user’s password:

1. Select the user that you would like to set a password.

2. Select Create a password.

3. Key in a password and conrm it. Key in your password’s hint.

4. When done, click Create password.

Activating the anti-virus software

Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus

software protecting your computer from virus attacking. It is purchased separately. You have

a 30-day trial period after activating it.

To activate Trend Micro Internet Security:

1. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application.

2. Carefully read the license terms. Click Agree & Activate.

3. Input your e-mail address and select your location. Click Next.

4. Click Finish to complete the activation.

Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications

Help and Support, click > Help and Support.

Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows

1. Click from the Windows notication area on your

computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk.

2. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message

pops up, remove the USB storage device from

Connecting devices to your computer

Connecting a USB storage device

This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels. The USB

ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices.

To connect a USB storage device:

• Insert the USB storage device to your computer.

DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress. Doing so may

cause data loss or damage the USB storage device.

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Connecting microphone and speakers

This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and

rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2-channel,

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers.

Connecting Headphone and Mic

Connecting 2-channel Speakers

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Connecting 4-channel Speakers

Connecting 6-channel Speakers

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Connecting 8-channel Speakers

Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple

Setting up multiple displays

When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the

additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your

To set up multiple displays:

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the

monitors. Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how

to connect a monitor to your computer.

When a graphics card is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on the output

ports of the graphics card.

For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display

during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows.

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5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.

• Duplicate these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a

duplicate of your main display.

• Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an

extension display. This increases your desktop space.

• Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor

• Remove this display: Select this options to remove the selected display.

6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the conrmation message.

3. Turn on your computer.

4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen:

• Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display >

Change display settings.

• Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears,

Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer.

• You need an HDMI cable 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

Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to

your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding

physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC.

Eye level to the top of the monitor screenFoot rest 90˚ angles

To maintain the proper posture:

• Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the

keyboard to get a comfortable typing position.

• Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than

your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. If necessary, use a footrest to raise the level

• Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is rmly supported and

angled slightly backward.

• Sit upright with your knees, elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you

• Place the monitor directly in front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even

with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward.

• Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and if necessary, use a wrist rest for support to

reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing.

• Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare

such as windows and straight sunlight.

• Take regular mini-breaks from using your Desktop PC.

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3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click

Eject, and then remove the card.

Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting

data on the card or else data loss may occur.

To prevent data loss, use “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” in the Windows

notication area before removing the memory card.

Using the memory card reader

Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or

media les. The built-in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to

read from and write to different memory card drives.

To use the memory card:

1. Insert the memory card into the card slot.

2. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your les.

• If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, click Windows

taskbar, click Computer, and then double-click the memory card icon to access the data

• Each card slot has its own drive icon which is displayed on the Computer screen.

• The memory card reader LED lights up and blinks when data is being read from or

written to the memory card.

• A memory card is keyed so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a card into a

slot to avoid damaging the card.

• You can place media in one or more of the card slots and use each media independently.

Place only one memory card in a slot at one time.

Using the optical drive

Inserting an optical disc

To insert an optical disc:

1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the

2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up.

3. Push the tray to close it.

4. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your les.

Removing an optical disc

To remove an optical disc:

1. While the system is on, do either of the following to eject the tray:

• Press the eject button below the drive bay cover.

• Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Computer screen, and then click Eject.

2. Remove the disc from the disc tray.

If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer, click Windows

click Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon to access the data on it.

Using the multimedia keyboard

(on selected models only)

The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only.

The special function keys only work on Windows

7 operating systems.

MSN or, if not installed, connects to the

Reduces picture size in Windows

Press <Fn + F9> to play or pause

Increases picture size in Windows

Press <Fn + F10> to stop playback in

Functions with keys F1~F12.

Press <Fn + F11> to go to the previous

Press <Fn + F12> to go to the next

Decreases the system volume.

Increases the system volume.

Press <Fn + F5> to launch Microsoft

Press <Fn + F6> to launch the

Favorites folder in Windows

Plays or pauses playback in a media

Stops playback in a media player.

Goes to the previous track in a media

Goes to the next track in a media

Decreases the system volume.

Increases the system volume.

Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off.

Switches proles working with F1 ~

XP / Vista / 7 operating systems.

• Install the keyboard driver before using. Visit the Razer website at

www.razersupport.com to download the driver.

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systems without installing a driver. For Windows

98SE operating system, visit the BTC

website at www.btc.com.tw to download the driver.

Internet Explorer 5.0 or later versions before using the Internet keys.

Keys Description Keys Description

Enters into sleep mode. Press any key

to wake up your computer and return to

the previous working status.

Increases the system volume.

Returns to the last page you viewed.

Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off.

Goes to the next page you viewed

Goes to the previous track in a media

Launches the default homepage in

Plays or pauses playback in a media

Launches the Favorites folder in

Goes to the next track in a media player.

Launches your default email application.

Stops playback in a media player.

Decreases the system volume.

The special function keys only work on Windows

7 operating systems.

Increases the system volume.

Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off.

Increases the system volume.

Goes to the previous track in a media

Plays or pauses playback in a media

Goes to the next track in a media

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Connecting to the Internet

Connecting via a DSL/cable modem

To connect via a DSL/cable modem:

1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.

Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network

2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your

computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. 3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.

4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. e6196_CG8250_manual1129.indb 1 1/30/11 1:58:44 PM5-2 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet

Connecting via a local area network (LAN)

To connect via a LAN:

1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your

computer and the other end to your LAN.

2. Turn on your computer.

3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.

Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet

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ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows

users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously.

Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Click to select a utilityClick to monitor sensors or CPU frequencyClick to update the motherboard BIOSClick to show the system informationClick to customize the interface settings

Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows

operating system. The AI Suite

II icon appears in the Windows

notication area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite II main

Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the

motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI Suite II. The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. You may use the Recovery Partition feature to create the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. For details, refer to Recovering your system in this chapter. e6196_CG8250_manual1129.indb 1 1/30/11 1:59:24 PM6-2 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities

Launching EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that provides you with a total power-saving solution. It detects

the current loading and intelligently adjusts the power usage in real-time. When you select

the Auto mode, the system changes modes automatically according to the current system

status. It allows you to customize each mode through conguring the settings such as CPU

frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control.

• Click Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

• * Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you

• * Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you

click the Clear button .

display of Total and

properties of each mode

Displays the following message

if no VGA power saving engine is

Advanced settings for each mode

The items lighting up

Displays the current

The Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels.

Launching and conguring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you

of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature,

and system voltages, among others. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is

always at a healthy operating condition.

• Click Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

• Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the

Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder

Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and

fan speed, as well as recording the changes.

To launch Sensor Recorder:

• Click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

• Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you want

• The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you

Click to zoom in/out

Click to zoom in/out

The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPUdisplays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU

temperature, and voltages.

• Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Launching CPU Frequency

The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage.displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage.

To launch CPU frequency:

• Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Resident in the right pane (system information area)

The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and

CPU Frequency panels.

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2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafc.

Tick the two items if you want to

enable the BIOS downgradable and

Auto-BIOS backup functions.

3. Select the BIOS version that you

want to download, then click Next.

When no updated version is

detected, a message is displayed

informing you that there is no new

BIOS le from the BIOS server.

The Update menu allows you to update the

motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo

with the ASUS designed update utilities

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard

from the Internet, download the latest BIOS le from the Internet, update the BIOS from an, download the latest BIOS le from the Internet, update the BIOS from an

updated BIOS le, save the current BIOS le or view the BIOS version information.

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. From the ASUS Update screen,

select Update BIOS from le, then

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. From the ASUS Update screen,

select Update BIOS from le, then

4. Click Yes if you want to change

the boot logo, which is the image

appearing on screen during the

Power-On Self-Tests (POST).

Otherwise, click No.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to

complete the update process.

2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, click Open, and click Next.

3. Click Yes if you want to change

the boot logo, which is the image

appearing on screen during the

Power-On Self-Tests (POST).

Otherwise, click No.

complete the update process.

information about the motherboard, CPU, and

• Click the MB tab to see the details on

the motherboard manufacturer, product

name, version, and BIOS.

• Click the CPU tab to see the details on

the processor and the Cache.

• Click the SPD tab and then select

the memory slot to see the details on

the memory module installed on the

The Settings screen allows you to customize the

main menu bar settings and the interface’s skin.

• Application allows you to select the

application that you want to enable.

• Bar allows you to modify the bar setting,

• Skin allows you to customize the

interface’s contrast, brightness,

saturation, hue, and gamma.

After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows

Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the

main window, and to launch the AI Manager either from the

quick bar or taskbar.

ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently-used

Installing AI Manager

To install AI Manager:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation

If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe le from the ASUS AI Manager folder in

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Launching AI Manager

To launch the AI Manager from the Windows

. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop.

AI Manager quick bar

The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS

utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or

Information tab to display the menu’s contents.

Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar. Click the

Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. Click the Close button to quit

The Main menu contains three utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Booting. Click the arrow

on the Main menu icon to browse through the utilities in the main menu.

AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history,

window and select the items you want to clear. Click Apply when done.

Switch to main Window

Click to extend or restore

AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ash

disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access.

1. When using AI Security for the rst time, you are asked to set a password. Key in

a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters.

2. Conrm the password.

3. Key in the password hint (recommended).

4. When done, click Ok.

5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply.

6. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok.

To unlock the device:

1. Deselect the locked device, then click Apply.

2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok.

To change the password:

• Click Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to change

My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from

searching for the applications throughout your computer.

To add an application:

1. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites.

2. Click Open on the le location window. The application is added to My Favorites list.

Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You

can also double click to launch the selected application.

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Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website,

download support website, or contact information.

Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system,

motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory.

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Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.

1. Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive.

2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically.

If Autorun is disabled, double-click the SeupX.exe le from the main directory of your Nero

4. Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard. Click Next.

5. Click Next to continue.

6. Tick I accept the License Conditions. When done, click Next.

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8. Tick Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then click

2. Select the les that you want to burn. When done, click Add.

Recovering your system

Using the Recovery Partition

The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working

state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data les (such as Outlook PST les)

to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized conguration

settings (such as network settings).

About the Recovery Partition

The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the

operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory.

DO NOT delete the partition named

RECOVERY. The Recovery Partition

is created at the factory and cannot be

restored if deleted. Take your Desktop

PC to an authorized ASUS service

center if you have problems with the

Using the Recovery Partition:

1. Press <F9> during bootup.

2. Press <Enter> to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled].

3. After selecting les that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the les to a disc.

For more details about using Nero 9, refer to the Nero website at www.nero.com

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Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models)

Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD.

Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop

PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on

the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition.

To use the Recovery DVD:

1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to be powered

2. Restart the Desktop PC and press <F8> on bootup and select the optical drive (may be

labeled as “CD/DVD”) and press <Enter> to boot from the Recovery DVD.

3. Select OK to start to restore the image.

4. Select OK to conrm the system recovery.

Restoring will overwrite your hard drive. Ensure to back up all your important data before

the system recovery.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.

DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to do so, during the recovery process

or else your partitions will be unusable.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.

3. Select one of the following recovery options.

This feature allows you to restore the system to the factory default settings.

System Image Backup:

This feature allows you to burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you can use

later to restore the system to its default settings.

This feature allows you to make a backup copy of the support DVD.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.

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This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front

panel does not light up

• Check if your computer is properly connected.

• Check if the wall outlet is functioning.

• Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on. Refer to the section Turning

your computer ON/OFF in Chapter 1.

• Do the following to close the programs that are not responding:

then click Start Task Manger.

2. Click Applications tab.

3. Select the program that is not responding, then click End Task.

• If the keyboard is not responding. Press and hold the Power button on the top

of your chassis until the computer shuts down. Then press the Power button to

I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card

(on selected models only)?

• Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network

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 your computer

chassis for the best wireless performance.

The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working.

Check if the Number Lock LED is off. When the Number Lock LED is on,

the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only. Press the

Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the

No display on the monitor.

• Check if the monitor is powered on.

• Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your

• If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect

your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card.

• Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent. If you discover

bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable.

• Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly.

• Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more

troubleshooting information.

When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display.

• Ensure that the both monitors are powered on.

• During POST, only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display. The

dual display function works only under Windows.

• When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect

the monitors to the output port on the graphics card.

• Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. Refer to section

Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 3 for details.

My computer cannot detect my USB storage device.

• The rst time you connect your USB storage device to your computer,

Windows automatically installs a driver for it. Wait for a while and go to My

Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected.

• Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB

storage device is broken or malfunctions.

I want to restore or undo changes to my computer’s system settings

without affecting my personal les or data.

System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes

to your computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data such

as documents or photos. For more details, refer to the section Restoring your

system in Chapter 2.

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The picture on the HDTV is stretched.

• It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust

the screen resolution to t your HDTV. To change the screen resolution:

1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen:

• Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization >

Display > Change display settings.

• Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up

menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display

2. Adjust the resolution. Refer to the documentation came with your HDTV

My speakers produce no sound.

• Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front

panel or the rear panel.

• Check if your speak is connected to a electrical source and turned on.

• Adjust your speakers’ volume.

• Ensure that your computer’s system sounds are not Muted.

• If it is muted, the volume icon is displayed as . To enable the system

sounds, click from the Windows notication area, then click .

• If it is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume.

• Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer

The DVD drive cannot read a disc.

• Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up.

• Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with

non-standard size or shape.

• Check if the disc is scratched or damaged.

The DVD drive eject button is not respond.

switch to your area’s power

• Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure

that the power cord is unplugged

from the power outlet.

Your computer is not

Press the power key on the front panel

to ensure that your computer is turned

Your computer’s power

cord is not properly

• Ensure that the power cord is

• Use other compatible power cord.

PSU (Power supply unit)

Try installing another PSU on your

not connected to the

correct VGA port on your

• Connect the signal cable to the

correct display port (onboard VGA or

• If you are using a discrete VGA

card, connect the signal cable to the

Signal cable problems Try connecting to another monitor.

The LAN cable is not

Connect the LAN cable to your

Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not,

try another LAN cable. If it still does

not work, contact the ASUS service

Your computer is not

properly connected to a

Ensure that your computer is properly

connected to a router or hub.

Contact your Internet Service Provider

(ISP) for the correct LAN settings.

Problems caused by the

Close the anti-virus software.

Driver problems Reinstall the LAN driver

Problem Possible Cause Action

Speaker or headphone is

connected to the wrong

• Refer to your computer’s user

manual for the correct port.

• Disconnect and reconnect the

speaker to your computer.

Speaker or headphone

Try using another speaker or

The front and back audio

Try both the front and back audio

ports. If one port failed, check if the

port is set to multi-channel.

Driver problems Reinstall the audio driver

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Too many programs are

Close some of the programs.

Computer virus attack

• Use an anti-virus software to

scan for viruses and repair your

• Reinstall the operating system.

Hard disk drive failure

• Send the damaged hard disk

drive to ASUS Service Center for

• Replace with a new hard disk drive.

Memory module problems

• Replace with compatible memory

• Remove the extra memory

modules that you have installed,

air ventilation for your

Move your computer to an area with

Incompatible softwares are

Reinstall the OS and reinstall

Your computer is booting

It is normal. The fan runs on its

full speed when the computer is

powering on. The fan slows down

after entering the OS.

The BIOS settings have

Restore the BIOS to its default

Update the BIOS to the latest

version. Visit the ASUS Support

site at http://support.asus.com to

download the latest BIOS versions.

The CPU fan has been

Ensure that you are using a

air ventilation for the

Move your computer to an area with

The system temperature is

• If you know how to reinstall the

motherboard, try to clean the inner

space of the chassis.

If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PC’s warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service

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System Image Backup: