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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC

User Manual

Copyright 2009 ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS).

Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for identification purposes only. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes without prior notice.

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Contents

Notices ....................................................................................................4

Safety information ..............................................................................6

Notes for this manual ........................................................................7

Welcome ................................................................. 8 Package contents ................................................................................8

Knowing your Desktop PC .................................... 9 Front / Rear panel features ..............................................................9

Setting up your Desktop PC ................................ 11 Connecting devices ......................................................................... 11

Connecting the power ................................................................... 12

Pressing the power button to turn on the system ............... 12

Recovering your system ...................................... 13 Using the Recovery DVD ............................................................... 1

Troubleshooting .................................................. 15

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Notices

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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 manufacturers 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 connected.

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

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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 Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-00.

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 manufacturers instructions. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

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This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

Safety information Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet.

Place this product on a flat and stable surface.

Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for this product.

Do not insert any object or spill liquid into the air vents.

It is recommended that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature between 0C and 5C.

To prevent fire or electric shock, do not overload power

outlets and extension cords.

Unplug this product from the power source before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Use this product only with the correct voltage as instructed by the manufacturer.

Unplug this product from the power source when it is left unused for a long period of time.

Do not service this product yourself.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not apply to the products that

have been disassembled by users

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Notes for this manual To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent injury to yourself.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

TIP: Tips and useful information that help you complete a task.

NOTE: Additional information for special situations.

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Welcome Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC. The package contents of your new desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability.

Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.

Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for updates.

Package contents ASUS Desktop PC x1

Keyboard x1

Mouse x1

Power cord x1

Support DVD x1

Recovery DVD x1

Installation Guide x1

Warranty card x1

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Knowing your Desktop PC

Front / Rear panel features

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No. Button/LED Description

1. Push to eject the optical disk drive.

2. Push to open the HDD bay cover.

. Front panel cover Pull to open the front panel cover.

4. Power button Press this button to turn the system on.

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IEEE 194a port Connects to an IEEE 194 device such as a digital camrecorder.

2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard.

Microphone port Connects to a microphone.

Headphone port Connects to a headphone.

CompactFlash/ Microdrive card slot

Insert a CompactFlash/ Microdrive card into this slot.

MemoryStick/ Memory Stick Pro card slot

Insert a MemoryStick/ Memory Stick Pro card into this slot.

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NO. Slot/Port Description

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Secure Digital/ Multimedia card slot

Insert a Secure Digital/ Multimedia card into this slot.

IR (optional) Supports a remote control.

6. Voltage selector Selects the input voltage.

7. Power switch Switches on/off the power sup- ply.

8. Power connector Connects to a power outlet.

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PS/2 keyboard port

Connects to a PS/2 keyboard.

DVI PS/2 mouse port Connects to a PS/2 mouse.

DVI port Connects to a DVI monitor or other DVI-compatible devices.

VGA port Connects to a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

HDMI port (optional) Connects to a HDMI monitor or other HDMI-compatible devices.

DP port (optional) Connects to a display monitor or a home-theater system.

2.0 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard.

LAN (RJ-45) port Connects to a Local Area Net- work (LAN) through a network hub.

5.1 (6)-channel audio ports Connects to a 5.1 (6)-channel or

7.1(8)-channel speaker system. 7.1 (8)-channel audio ports

10. Expansion slots Support expansion cards.

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Setting up your Desktop PC

Connecting devices

Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.

It is recommended that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 5C. Do not block or cover the air vents on the chassis.

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Pressing the power button to turn on the system

Connecting the power

1. Switch the voltage selector to select the appropriate input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.

Setting the voltage selector to 115V in a 20V area damages your system!

2. Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector and the other end to a wall power outlet.

. Press the power switch. DVI

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Recovering your system

Using the Recovery DVD The Recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system installed on your system at the factory. The Recovery DVD, working with the Support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its original working state, provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to a USB device or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).

1. Turn on your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Press F8 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 boot device. Press Enter and then press any key to continue.

. The Windows Boot Manager window appears. Select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press Enter. Wait when the Windows is loading files message appears.

4. Select where to install a new system. Options are:

Recover system to a partition

This option deletes only the partition you select from below, allowing you to keep other partitions, and creates a new system partition as drive C.

Recover system to entire HD

This option deletes all partitions from your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as drive C.

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

You will lose all your data during the system recovery. Ensure that you make a backup of it before recovering the system.

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6. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive when prompted. Click OK and the system reboots.

7. After the system reboots, Windows Vista begins system configurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer.

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 updates.

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Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to some common problems which you may encounter when using the ASUS Desktop PC. Contact the ASUS technical support if the problem still exists after you have performed the troubleshooting solutions.

What can I do if my Desktop PC cannot be powered on?

Check if the power LED on the front panel lights up. It does not light up if no power is supplied to the system.

Check if the power cord is plugged in.

When you use an extension cord or a voltage regulator, check if you have plugged it into a power outlet and switched it on.

What can I do if my Desktop PC cannot enter the operating system?

Check if you use the memory modules that the system supports and if you install them properly.

Check if your peripheral devices are compatible with the system. For example, some USB storage devices are with different disk drive structure and enter the sleep mode easily.

If the above steps do not solve the problem, contact your retailer or perform system recovery using the supplied Recovery DVD.

Why is it that I cannot hear anything from my speakers/ headphones?

Check if the volume icon in the Windows taskbar is set to the

Mute mode . If so, double-click this icon to display the volume bar, and then deselect the Mute checkbox to disable the

Mute mode .

You will lose all your data during the system recovery. Ensure that you make a backup of it before recovering the system.

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