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    ASUS Gaming Desktop PC ROG TYTAN CG8480 User Manual
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    8 Conventions used in this guide 9 Where to find more 30 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 31 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 31 Entering the BIOS Setup 32 Chapter your Desktop PC 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Using the optical drive 45 Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard
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    the utilities ASUS AI Suite II 63 ASUS AI Manager 74 ASUS Webstorage 79 ASUS Easy Update 81 ASUS Instant On 82 Nero 9 ...83 Recovering your system 88 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies 91 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 103 ASUS contact
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    English Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment 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
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    . This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
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    to 5.25 GHz frequency band. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant. Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the
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    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
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    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. • The user manual is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86
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    English Package contents ASUS ROG TYTAN CG8480 Gaming Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Antenna x1 (optional) Phoebus Control BOX (Optional) • If any of the above items is damaged or
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    English Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ROG TYTAN CG8480 Gaming Desktop PC! The ASUS ROG TYTAN CG8480 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly
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    slot. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. Power LED. This LED lights up when you turn on your computer. Memory Stick™ / can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
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    3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 supports Windows® 8. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • 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 ASUS CG8480 13
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    ray, and other protected content. USB 3.0 ports support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. Bottom port supports USB BIOS Flashback. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port ventilation for your computer. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started
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    /50Hz). Plug the power cord to this connector ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Wifi Card (optional). An optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network. Expansion slot bracket. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. ASUS CG8480
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    English 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
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    2. Plug the monitor to a power source. DVI VGA OUT rear c/ BIOS. 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. ASUS CG8480
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    mouse to your computer before starting Windows® 8 for the first time. Otherwise, you will have to manually install the setup utility from the bundled Support DVD. Refer to section Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse of Chapter 4 for details. DVI VGA OUT rear c/sub MIC IN LINE OUT LINE IN rear
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    ON: 1. Turn your monitor ON. 2. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer. Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. ASUS CG8480 19
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    English 20 Chapter 1: Getting started
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    your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8 operating system using Windows and click Accept. 3. Follow the next onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • sections. ASUS CG8480 21
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    ® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It helps organize all the programs and applications you need
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    English Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to the next page for the Hotspots' functions. ASUS CG8480 23
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    English Hotspot upper left corner lower left corner top upper and lower right corner Action Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app's thumbnail to go back to that app. Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps. From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer
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    English Working with Windows® apps Use your Desktop PC's keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer on an app then left drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it. • From the running app's screen, press + . ASUS CG8480 25
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    All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start Screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar. Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen or press + , and click the All Apps icon. Pinning an app on
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    , the Charm bar initially appears as a set of white icons. The image above shows how the Charm bar looks like once activated. Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to launch the Charm bar. • Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen. • Press + . ASUS CG8480 27
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    English Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen.
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    x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap: 1. Use your Desktop PC's mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. Using your mouse a) Click on an app to launch it. b) appear in the bigger display area. 3. To switch between apps, press + . ASUS CG8480 29
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    and navigate Windows®8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + Launches the desktop. Launches the Computer window on the desktop. + + + + + + + + Opens the File search pane. Opens the Share pane. Opens the Settings pane. Opens the
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    . • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown. • If your Desktop PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for at least four (4) seconds until your Desktop PC turns off. Putting your Desktop PC to sleep To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode, press the Power button once. ASUS CG8480 31
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    the help of a trained service personnel. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following two ways for you to quickly access the BIOS: • Press the power button for at least four seconds to shut down your Desktop PC, then press the power button again to turn
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    English Chapter 3 Connecting devices 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. These USB ports transfer is in progress. Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device. ASUS CG8480 33
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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
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    English Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers ASUS CG8480 35
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    Connecting 8-channel Speakers English 36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
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    amplifier Port to drive headphones. Connect the Phoebus Control box directly to this port. 3 Box Link Port Connect Phoebus Control box directly to this port. ASUS CG8480 37
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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 Connect the headphone to the headphone port on the Port Phoebus Control box. 2 Microphone Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug to the Mic-In In Port
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    System Tray and click Playback devices. 2. Click the Recording or Playback tab and right-click on the audio device. Click Set as Default Communication Device. ASUS CG8480 39
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    English Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop. 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
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    . From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screen. b) Right click anywhere on your Desktop mode screen. an extension display. This increases your desktop space. • Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2.
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    English Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition 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 meters. 42
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    , 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. ASUS CG8480 43
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    card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject, and then remove the card. Hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. From the pop-up menu, click File Explorer to open the Computer screen. Never remove cards while
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    computer, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. From the pop-up Eject. Hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. From the pop-up menu
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    Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard Your CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard for an optimal gaming experience. Check the section Package contents for the package contents of the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard. Installing the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard
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    ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse Your CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse for your full-blast game control. Check the section Package contents for the package contents of the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse. The ASUS GX900 Gaming add or remove the weight blocks. ASUS CG8480 47
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    the onscreen instructions to launch the program. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the GX900.exe file. Double-click the GX900.exe file to launch the program. Setting your ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse Ensure that your gaming mouse is connected
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    DPI levels. Two DPI switch LEDs light up indicating that you are using Level 1, and four LEDs light up indicating that you are using Level 2. ASUS CG8480 49
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    Profile 1 menu English Items 1 2 3 4 Description Click to open the Edit menu and change the profile name and profile icon. Enter the desired profile name. Click to locate the image file you want to use as the profile icon. Select the function for each button/action from the drop down list. *
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    operating systems. Rapid Fire (mouse) Press the button to do a rapid fire in a click-to-attack game, which is the same as triple clicking the left mouse button. Rapid Fire (key) Press the button to do window. Disabled Select this item to deactivate the mouse's selected button. ASUS CG8480 51
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    actions. Stop Click to stop recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions. Clear Click to clear all saved instructions. Move up/down Click to move up/down the selected instruction. Instruction cycle time When Timing is unchecked, all the actions' delay time will be the value you chose from
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    keystrokes and/or mouse actions. Clear Click to clear all saved instructions. Move up/down Click to move up/down the selected instruction. Instruction cycle time When Timing is unchecked, all the actions' delay drive. Import Click to load a script from your hard disk drive. ASUS CG8480 53
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    ) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only. ASUS KB34211 modern wired keyboard Hot keys Description Turns the volume's mute mode on/off. Decreases the system volume. Increases the system volume. ASUS PK1100 keyboard 54 Chapter 4: Using your computer
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    OUT LINE IN Modem RJ-45 cable 3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer. 4. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. ASUS CG8480 55
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    . • For more details, refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection. • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection. 56 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet
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    a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the network icon and Sharing Center Properties. 5. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. ASUS CG8480 57
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    6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. English Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network. 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. 58 Chapter 5:
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    the previous section Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection. 2 Click Use the following IP address. 3. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. 4. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. 5. When done, click OK
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    Wireless AP Modem • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless performance. • The external antennas are optional items. 60
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    3. From the Charm bar, select Settings and click the network icon . 4. Select the network that you want to connect to from the list. 5. Click Connect. ASUS CG8480 61
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    English 62 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet
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    support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if Autorun is enabled. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions a utility Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to show the ASUS support information Click to monitor
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    the hot keys for the system level up profile exchange. You can adjust the hot key settings manually. See figure below for details. Adjust the System Level Up via two methods: BIOS In the BIOS Setup program, click AI Tweaker > System Level Up, and select your desired option. OC Button Press the
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    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. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes ASUS CG8480 65
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    English Launching and configuring 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. To configure Sensor
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    Charger+ helps charge the connected USB devices even when your PC is in S3/S4/ S5 States after it starts in S0 State. • * Check your USB device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function. • ** The actual charging speed Tool > Ai Charger+ on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ASUS CG8480 67
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    back to Normal mode at any time. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Due to Intel® chipset limitation, Intel® USB 3.0 ports do not support ASUS 3.0 Boost in Windows XP operating system. • Use the USB
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    : • Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Resident in the right pane (system information area) Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel ASUS CG8480 69
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    allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS directly from the
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    the BIOS file 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. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS CG8480 71
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    You can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Yes if you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 72 Chapter 6: Using the utilities
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    motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS The Support screen The Support screen displays the information about the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, gamma. ASUS CG8480 73
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    -used applications. Launching AI Manager To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager > AI Manager 1.xx.xx. The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar
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    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 and select the items you want to clear. Click Apply when done. ASUS CG8480 75
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    , 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 password. 76 Chapter 6: Using the utilities
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    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. ASUS CG8480 77
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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. 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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    exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD. Launching Webstorage To launch the WebStorage from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > Webstorage. The in cloud storage; or select "Auto Backup" for complete data backup. ASUS CG8480 79
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    your mobile phone. Go to Web Experience the value-added cloud service through ASUS WebStorage, without the risk of losing data. Settings 1. Click the Settings icon , the settings interface appears. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the configuration. 80 Chapter 6: Using the utilities
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    ASUS Easy Update ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system. 1. From the Windows ® notification area, right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon. 2. Select Schedule to set how often you want to update your system. 3. Select Update
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    Windows taskbar. 2. Click Redefine button from the main settings screen. The hotkey settings screen appears. 3. Key in the combination keys you want to use for ASUS Instant On hotkey. 4. Click OK to save your changes, and Cancel to discard the changes you made. 82 Chapter 6: Using the utilities
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    English Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data. Installing Nero 9 To install Nero 9: 1. Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical file from the main directory of your Nero 9 DVD. 3. From the main menu, click Nero 9 Essentials. ASUS CG8480 83
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    English 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. 84 Chapter 6: Using the utilities
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    English 7. Select Typical then click Next. 8. Tick Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then click Next. 9. When done, click Exit. ASUS CG8480 85
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    English Burning files To burn files: 1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add. 2. Select the files that you want to burn. When done, click Add. 86 Chapter 6: Using the utilities
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    English 3. After selecting files that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the files to a disc. For more details about using Nero 9, refer to the Nero website at www.nero.com ASUS CG8480 87
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    during bootup. 2. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Select Reset your PC. 4. Click Next. 5. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6. Select Just remove my files. 7. Click Reset. Recovering from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to recover your
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    English 3. Click Recovery > Create a recovery drive. 4. Click Next. 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery files. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Create. Wait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish. ASUS CG8480 89
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    Windows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Refer to while to complete. 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings > General. 3. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall
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    Desktop responsiveness features, you must meet the following requirements: 1. CPU: 2. OS: 3. SSD: Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core Processor family Windows® 7 operating systems One dedicated SSD (Solid State Disk) to support the partition for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology. ASUS CG8480 91
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    with over 4G system memory under a Windows® 7 32-bit operating system. • Only Intel® internal SATA ports (gray and blue) support Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies. • The performance of Intel® Smart Response Technology and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology vary based on the installed SSD
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    utilization. Power consumption also support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. . Click the Drivers tab, then click Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver software. . Follow the onscreen instructions ASUS CG8480 93
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    assigned for caching. • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM > Acceleration Options and remove the Disks/Volume Acceleration to disable Intel® Start Technology, go to Advanced Mode > Advanced > PCH Configuration in BIOS item, and enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. • Ensure to
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    Shrink. Go to Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System, and check the DRAM size information. The unallocated volume is allocated to the selected disk. ASUS CG8480 95
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    English 6. To launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool. 7. Type diskpart and press Enter. 8. In the diskpart prompt, type list disk, and press Enter. Select the disk with the unallocated volume by typing select disk x (x = disk number), and press
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    The Hibernation Partition does not appear when you choose "GPT (GUID Partition Table store type". Ensure that the "Unallocated" label under the OS Install the Intel® Rapid Start Technology from your support DVD in order to launch the Intel® Rapid Start Manager. After Manager icon. ASUS CG8480 97
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    prompt, type list disk after DISKPART, and press Enter. 4. Select the disk (SSD) where the Intel® Rapid Start Technology is installed for volume recovery, type select disk x (x = number), and press Enter. The value "x" refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition. 98
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    to delete the store partition. 6. Type delete partition override, and press Enter. The diskpart utility deletes the selected partition 7. In the desktop, click Start, right-click Computer, and click Manage. 8. In the Computer Management window, click Disk Management, right click the shrinked new
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    feature that provides the latest content updates and energy efficiency to your set time interval. • Intel® Smart Connect Technology supports Windows® Live Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and Seesmic applications items of the PCH Configuration in the BIOS before applying the Intel® Smart Connect Technology
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    system goes to sleep mode, ensure to keep your applications on the desktop, and enter the applications, passwords. • Ensure that the internet is in data update. Click to view version information and help topics When updating is enabled, click to reset all settings to default. ASUS CG8480 101
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    3. To disable the updating function, click Disable Updating. Clicking this button automatically disables the configuration in the Advanced tab. To reset to defaults, click Reset All to Defaults. 4. In the Advanced tab, set up the schedule during low power usage time period for power saving. This
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    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 number key pad. ASUS CG8480 103
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    is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information. ? When using 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
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    Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen. b) Right click anywhere on your Desktop • Adjust your speakers' volume. • From the Desktop Mode screen, ensure that your computer's system sounds over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's
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    to ensure that your computer is turned on. • Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer. Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible
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    to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer. Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, try another LAN cable. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Ensure that your computer is properly
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    Memory module problems There is not ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Move your computer to an area with better air flow. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 108 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
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    . • Update the BIOS. • If you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to clean the inner space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. If the problem still persists, refer to your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support
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    Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923* +49-1805-010920* +49-2102-9599-11
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