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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CG8250 User Manual.
ii Copyright © 2010 ASUST eK 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 r.
iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................... v Safety information ......................................................................................... vii Conventions used in this guide .
iv Contents ASUS AI Manager ....................................................................................... 6-7 Nero 9 ..................................................................................................... 6-1 0 Recovering your system .
v Notices 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.
vi RF exposure warning 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 .
vii Safety information 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.
viii Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
ix ASUS Essentio Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 Installation Guide Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 W arranty card x1 Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer .
ASUS CG8250 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting started 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.
1-2 Chapter 1: Getting started Rear panel 2 1 3 4 17 5 16 14 15 10 13 12 9 6 20 19 8 7 18 3 11 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.
ASUS CG8250 1-3 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. 4. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port (purple/green).
1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Ou.
ASUS CG8250 1-5 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 .
1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS.
ASUS CG8250 1-7 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 computer . 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.
1-8 Chapter 1: Getting started T urning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer . T urning your computer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn your monitor ON. 2. T urn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer.
ASUS CG8250 2-1 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. T o start for the rst time: 1.
2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 Using Windows ® 7 desktop 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 Support feature.
ASUS CG8250 2-3 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.Y ou may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media les.
2-4 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 Using the notication area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notication Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center .
ASUS CG8250 2-5 Exploring les and folders T o explore les and folders: 1. Launch Windows ® Explorer . 2. From 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 .
2-6 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 Adding a new folder T o add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. From the toolbar , click New folder . 3. Key in a name for the new folder . Y ou may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder .
ASUS CG8250 2-7 Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common computer problems.
2-8 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 Setting up a user ’ s password T o 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 conrm it. Key in your password’s hint.
3-1 ASUS CG8250 T o remove a USB storage device: 1. Click from the Windows notication 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 your computer .
3-2 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer 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.
3-3 ASUS CG8250 Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers.
3-4 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting 8-channel Speakers.
3-5 ASUS CG8250 Connecting multiple external displays Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes.
3-6 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer 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 .
3-7 ASUS CG8250 Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer . • Y ou need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately . • T o get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters.
4-1 ASUS CG8250 Chapter 4 Using your computer 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.
4-2 Chapter 4: Using your computer 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 .
ASUS CG8250 4-3 Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray . 2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up.
4-4 Chapter 4: Using your computer Using the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only . ` 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 2 3 4 5 1 18 19 20 21 22 The special function keys only work on Windows ® Vista / Windows ® 7 operating systems.
ASUS CG8250 4-5 ASUS-Razer Arctosa Gaming keyboard Keys Description 1. Plays or pauses playback in a media player . 2. Stops playback in a media player . 3. Goes to the previous track in a media player . 4. Goes to the next track in a media player . 5.
4-6 Chapter 4: Using your computer ` 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 • The special function keys work on Windows ® ME / 2000 / XP / V ista / 7 operating systems without installing a driver . For Windows ® 98SE operating system, visit the BTC website at www .
ASUS CG8250 4-7 The special function keys only work on Windows ® Vista / Windows ® 7 operating systems. ASUS PRIMAX/KB2621 keyboard Keys Description 1. Decreases the system volume. 2. T urns the volume’s mute mode on/off. 3. Increases the system volume.
ASUS CG8250 5-1 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN).
5-2 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o 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. RJ-45 cable LAN 2.
ASUS CG8250 6-1 Chapter 6 Using the Utilities 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 T o install AI Suite II: 1.
6-2 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities Launching EPU EPU is an energy-efcient 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.
ASUS CG8250 6-3 Launching and conguring 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.
6-4 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. T o launch Sensor Recorder: • Clic k T oo l > Sens or R ecor der on t he AI Sui te I I ma in m enu bar.
ASUS CG8250 6-5 Launching Sensor The Sensor panel disp lays the curre nt v alue of a syst em s enso r su ch a s fa n ro tati on, CPU disp lays the cur rent val ue o f a syst em s enso r su ch a s fa n ro tati on, CPU temp erat ure, and vol tage s. T o la unch Sen sor: • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar .
6-6 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le , then click Next . 2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window , click Open , and click Next .
ASUS CG8250 6-7 After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar . 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 .
6-8 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities AI Disk AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history , or the Recycle Bin. Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear .
ASUS CG8250 6-9 T o 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.
6-10 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy , burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data. Installing Nero 9 T o install Nero 9: 1. Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive. 2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically .
ASUS CG8250 6-1 1 Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state.
6-12 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD.
ASUS CG8250 7-1 Chapter 7 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting 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.
Chapter 7: T roubleshooting 7-2 ? 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 computer . • 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.
7-3 ASUS CG8250 ? 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 .
Chapter 7: T roubleshooting 7-4 Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • Set your computer ’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet.
7-5 ASUS CG8250 LAN Problem Possible Cause Action Cannot access the Internet The LAN cable is not connected. Connect the LAN cable to your computer . LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, try another LAN cable. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center .
Chapter 7: T roubleshooting 7-6 System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow T oo many programs are running. Close some of the programs. Computer virus attack • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer .
7-7 ASUS CG8250 CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy right after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. 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 been changed.
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