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    ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CG1330 User Manual
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    OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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    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
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    Contents Chapter 6: Using the Utilities ASUS AI Manager 6-1 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 6-6 ASUS Update 6-10 ASUS MyLogo2 6-11 Nero 9 ...6-12 Recovering your system 6-16 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting iv
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    ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part with manufacturer's instructions, may cause , which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure
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    End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
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    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 company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your
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    information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites 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
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    Package contents ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty card x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Antenna (optional) x2 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above
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    system casing. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC. Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel 1 2 3 10 9 8 4 7 6 5 ASUS CG1330 Click
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    or speaker. 4. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. 5. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 6. Optical disk drive bay (empty). Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive in this bay. 7. Optical disk drive bay. There
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    . Plug the power cord to this connector. 2. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer PDIF cable. 7. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and ASUS CG1330 1-3
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    Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 18. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network. 19. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 20
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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
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    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. • 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
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    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 computer. C 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. ASUS CG1330 1-7
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    ON, then press the power button on your computer. Power button OFF ON 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® desktop. 3. Click to shut down the operating system
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    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 restarts. You may now start using your computer. ASUS CG1330 2-1
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    Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows® 7. your computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the Start menu: 1.
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    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. ASUS CG1330 2-3
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    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 media files. To pin items to the jumplist: 1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. From the jumplist, right-click the item
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    icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network connection. Volume Click this icon to adjust the volume. Displaying , then click the message to open it. For more details, refer to the section Using Windows® Action Center in this chapter. ASUS CG1330 2-5
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    Customizing icons and notifications You may choose to display or hide the icons and notifications on the taskbar or on the notification area. To customize icons and notifications: 1. From the notification area, click on the arrow icon . 2. Click Customize. 3. From the dropdown list, select the
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    the navigation or view pane, browse for the location of your data. 3. From the breadcrumb bar, click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder. ASUS CG1330 2-7
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    Customizing the file/folder view To customize the file/folder view: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your data. 3. From the toolbar, click the View icon . 4. From the View menu, move the slider to select how you want to view the file/folder. You may
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    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 > Folder. ASUS CG1330 2-9
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    Bin files, or temporary files that are 1GB or more. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the process. Restoring your system The Windows® 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
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    information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems. You may customize the notifications. For Action Center, click the Notification icon , then click Open Action Center. 2. From Windows 7 Action Center, click the task that you want to do. ASUS CG1330 2-11
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    the security and performance of your computer. Launching Windows® Update To launch Windows® Update: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Select All Programs > Windows Update. 3. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do. 2-12
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    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: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add user or Administrator as the user type. 6. When done, click Create Account. ASUS CG1330 2-13
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    Setting up a user's password 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 confirm it. Key in your password's hint. 4. When done, click Create password. 2-14 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7
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    and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows® 7 platform. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows® online help. ASUS CG1330 2-15
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    click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk. Rear panel 2. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from 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. ASUS CG1330 3-1
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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
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    Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers ASUS CG1330 3-3
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    Connecting 8-channel Speakers 3-4 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
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    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 Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer. For some graphic cards
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    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, click Personalize > Display
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    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. ASUS CG1330 3-7
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    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
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    to store digital picture or media files. 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. 1 To use the memory card: 1. Insert the memory card into the card slot. • A memory card is keyed so that it fits in only one
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    the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray. 2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the 7 Start button on the taskbar, click Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive icon to Press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Computer
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    only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only. ASUS SK-2045 keyboard 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 Decreases the system volume. Increases the system volume. Turns the volume's mute mode on/off. Launches Windows® Media Player. Launches Windows®
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    's mute mode on/off. Switches profiles working with F1 ~ F10 keys. 12 56 34 8 7 • The special function keys work on Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems. • Install the keyboard driver before using. Visit the Razer website at www.razersupport.com to download the driver. ASUS CG1330 4-5
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    mode on/off. Goes to the previous track in a media player. Plays or pauses playback in a media player. Goes to the next track in a media player. Stops playback in a media player. • The special function keys work on Windows® ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 operating systems without installing a driver
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    and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. 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 CG1330 5-1
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    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. RJ-45 cable LAN 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in
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    connect to a wireless access point (AP). 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
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    icon in the notification area to display the available wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 5-4 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet
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    4. Wait while your computer is connecting to the wireless network. 5. The wireless connection is established successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. ASUS CG1330 5-5
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    support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions
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    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. Exit button to display items on the right AI Disk AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE files, IE
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    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 password. ASUS CG1330 6-3
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    sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a device, then click the left/right button to specify the boot sequence. 2. When done, press Apply. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and the voltage output. You can adjust the
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    locate the application you want to add to My Favorites. 2. Click Open on the file location window. The application is added to My Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. ASUS CG1330
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    card, hard drives, and CPU fan. It provides you with these modes to choose from: Auto, High Performance, and Maximum Power Saving Mode. Refer to the section ASUS EPU-4 main screen for more details about these modes. Installing ASUS EPU-4 To install ASUS EPU-4 Engine: 1. Place the support DVD into
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    CPU power saved. 2 VGA card status Displays the status of the graphics card. If your graphics card is not compatible with the motherboard, a "No VGA card detected" message appears. Refer to the ASUS VGA QVL List at http://event.asus.com/mb/EPU-4_Engine/ for compatible VGA cards. ASUS CG1330 6-7
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    properties of each mode. 7 Exit button Closes the ASUS EPU-4 utility, 8 Calibrate button Allows the system to detect the CPU properties for optimal power management. 9 Setting button Click this button to configure the mode settings. Refer to the section Configuring the mode settings for more details
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    these mode settings: • vCore Voltage Downgrade: Lowers CPU vCore voltage. • Heavy: Downgrades voltage to the highest level for CPU power saving. • Medium: Downgrades voltage to the medium level. • Small: Downgrades voltage to the minimum level. • Turn Off hard disks: Turns off hard disk drives
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    an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file
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    logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. • Obtain the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • You can create your own boot logo image in
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    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 drive. 2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically. If Autorun is disabled, double-click the SeupX.exe
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    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. ASUS CG1330 6-13
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    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. 6-14 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities
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    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. ASUS CG1330 6-15
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    note of any customized settings such as network settings. To recover your system: 1. Turn on your ASUS Desktop PC. When the ASUS logo appears, press to enter the Please select boot device menu. 2. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (CDROM: XXX) as the
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    Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and the system automatically restarts. This recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for any updates. Quickly recover your system 1. Turn on your ASUS Desktop PC. When
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    . • 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 turn it on. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you enter the correct
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    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
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    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
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    ? The DVD drive eject button is not respond. 1. Click > Computer. 2. Right-click , then click Eject from the menu. 7-4 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
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