ASUS Gaming Desktop PC ROG TYTAN CG8480 User Manual
E7662 English Second Edition August 2012 Copyright © 2012 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”).
Contents Notices ........................................................................................................... 5 English Safety information........................................................................................... 8 Conventions used in this guide....................................................................... 9 Where to find more information...................................................................... 9 Package contents.........................................
Contents Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse...................................................... 47 English Using the keyboard (on selected models only)............................................. 54 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection.......................................................................................... 55 Wireless connection (on selected models only)............................................ 60 Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II..................
Notices English ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
IC: Canadian Compliance Statement English Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. 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).
RF Equipment Notices English CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive. Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band.
Safety information English 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 been damaged. • DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.
Conventions used in this guide English 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 yourself when completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Package contents English ASUS ROG TYTAN CG8480 Gaming Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Installation Guide 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 missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models.
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 futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC. Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only.
Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer. English Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ card or MultiMediaCard into this 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™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card into this slot.
English Rear panel 12 13 14 1 15 2 3 4 16 DVI 17 5 6 7 8 VGA OUT MIC IN rear c/sub LINE OUT LINE IN 18 19 20 21 22 9 10 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. USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. 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. • The USB 3.
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. English 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 connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configuration. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).
Power connector (input rated: 100-120V~/ 10A, 200-240V~/ 5A, 60/50Hz). Plug the power cord to this connector. English PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
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. English 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. 2.
Using the onboard display output ports English 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.
Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse English Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. The pre-installed setup utility for the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse can be accessed only when connecting the 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.
Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. English 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. 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.
English 20 Chapter 1: Getting started
English Chapter 2 Using Windows® 8 Starting for the first time When you start 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. To start for the first time: 1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the setup screen appears. 2. Carefully read the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms for using Windows and click Accept. 3. 4.
Using the Windows® UI English The Windows® 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 in just one place. You can press the Windows key to launch the Start screen from any apps.
Hotspots English 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.
English Hotspot upper left 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. lower left corner From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start screen’s thumbnail to go back to the Start screen. NOTE: You can also press the Windows key your keyboard to go back to the Start screen.
Working with Windows® apps English 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-click once to launch it. • Press twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press to launch your selected app. Customizing apps You can move, resize, or unpin apps from the Start screen using the following steps. • To move an app, drag and drop the app to a new location.
Accessing the All Apps screen English 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 the Start screen 26 1. Launch the All Apps screen. 2. From the All Apps screen, right-click an app to display its settings bar. 3. From the settings bar, click Pin to Start.
Charm bar English The Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. Charm Bar Launching the Charm bar When called out, 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.
Inside the Charm bar English 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. From the Start screen, you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app. Devices This tool allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer.
Snap feature English The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. A screen resolution of at least 1366 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) Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your screen.
Other keyboard shortcuts English Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows®8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 30 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 Devices pane. Activates the Lock screen.
+ <-> + <,> + + Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen. English + <+> Zooms out your screen. Allows you to peek at the desktop. Opens the Narrator Settings. Enables the print screen function. Turning your Desktop PC OFF To turn your Desktop PC OFF: Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC: • From the Charm bar, click Settings > Power > Shut down to do a normal shutdown. • From the login screen, click Power > Shutdown.
Entering the BIOS Setup English BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup.
Chapter 3 English 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 allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. DVI DVI Front panel VGA OUT MIC IN VGA OUT rear c/sub LINE OUT LINE IN Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1.
Connecting microphone and speakers English 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.
English Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers ASUS CG8480 35
Connecting 8-channel Speakers English 36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer
Mic in English Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card) 1 2 HP out Box link 3 Line in Front Ctr / Sbw Rear Side / SPDIF out No Item 1 Microphone In Port Connect the microphone’s 3.5mm plug from the Phoebus Control Box into this Mic-In port for voice communication, recording or karaoke. 2 Headphone Port The headphone port has a built-in high-quality amplifier to drive headphones. Connect the Phoebus Control box directly to this port.
Connecting the Phoebus Control Box with an external headphone and microphone English 1 Headphone Out Mic In 2 38 No Item 1 Headphone Port Connect the headphone to the headphone port on the Phoebus Control box. Description 2 Microphone In Port Connect the microphone’s 3.5mm plug to the Mic-In port on the Phoebus Control Box.
Switching Sound and Recording Devices 1. Right-click on the volume icon on the 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.
Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. English When a graphics card is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card. 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 Windows desktop.
4. Turn on your computer. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen English 3. a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen. For details, refer to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the section Working with Windows® apps. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screen.
Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. English • 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.
English 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. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC.
Using the memory card reader English Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards 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. 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 direction. DO NOT force a card into a slot to avoid damaging the card.
English Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the PUSH button. 2. Press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray. 3. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 4. Push the tray to close it. 5. Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files.
Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard English 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 1. Use the bundled PS/2 to USB adaptor to connect your gaming keyboard to your computer’s USB 2.0 port. . Align and insert the wrist pad into the gaming keyboard’s wrist pad slots (A).
Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse English 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 Mouse comes with a left button, a right button, a scroll wheel, two side buttons, a DPI button, and a specially designed Profile Switch button.
English *Profile switch LED indications LED colors Indications None Normal Profile Green Red Orange Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 **DPI switch LED indications LED colors Indications 2 DPI Level 1 4 DPI Level 2 Launching the program A specially designed program is pre-installed on your computer, which allows you to set up your ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse to avail all its features.
English Main Menu Items Description 1 Click each tab to display the selected profile menu. 2 Displays the profile icon to configure profile 1-3 menus. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Click to reset the DPI configuration to the previously saved settings. Drag the slider to adjust the DPI value for each level. Click to reset the button settings to the previous settings Click to display the different profile color indicators and their status. Click to load the saved profile to your mouse.
Profile 1 menu English Items Description 1 Click to open the Edit menu and change the profile name and profile icon. 2 Enter the desired profile name. 3 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. 4 * Refer to the table below for more details.
Description Keyboard Press the button to perform a keystroke or keystroke sequence. Press the button to run a command or series of commands that you can edit via the Edit Macro menu. See Macro menu for details. Press the button to run a script that you can edit via the Edit Script menu. See Edit Script menu for details. Press the button to increase the DPI value. Press the button to decrease the DPI value. Press the button to use the DPI Level 1/2. Profile Switch button function.
Edit Macro menu English Items Description Edit Macro Click to open the Edit Macro menu. Check this item to record the time between pressing down and Timing releasing a button. (Default: 12 milliseconds) When checked, the new instruction will be inserted before the selected Insert instruction. Otherwise, any new instruction will be given the first priority. Start* Click to start recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions. Stop Click to stop recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions.
English Edit Script menu Items Description Edit Script Click to open the Edit Script menu. Check this item to record the time between pressing down and Timing releasing a button. (Default: 12 milliseconds) When checked, the new instruction will be inserted before the selected Insert instruction. Otherwise, any new instruction will be given the first priority. Start Click to start recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions. Stop Click to stop recording the keystrokes and/or mouse actions.
Using the keyboard (on selected models only) English 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.
English Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem. 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.
Connecting via a local area network (LAN) To connect via a LAN: English 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. DVI DVI rear c/sub LINE OUT LINE IN VGA OUT MIC IN MIC IN VGA OUT rear c/sub LINE OUT LINE IN RJ-45 cable 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings.
Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE 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. 3. From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 5. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. English Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 58 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.
Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect. 11. Click Close to finish the configuration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 13. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. English 9. Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection: 1.
Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. English To establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP). Wireless AP DVI VGA OUT Modem MIC IN rear c/sub LINE OUT LINE IN • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network: Do any of the following to launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or from any application mode: a) Hover you mouse pointer on the upper or lower right of the screen. b) On your keyboard, press English 1. + . Charm Bar 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 .
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English Chapter 6 Using the utilities 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. 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. This utility is pre-installed on some models.
The Tool menu English The Tool menu includes the System Level Up, Probe II, Sensor Recorder, USB 3.0 Boost, and Ai Charger+. System Level Up System Level Up allows you to overclock the system in Windows® environment using the profile settings. To launch System Level up, click Tool > System Level Up on the AI Suite II menu bar. In setting the function, assign the hot keys for the system level up profile exchange. You can adjust the hot key settings manually. See figure below for details.
Launching and configuring Probe II English 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. To launch Probe II: • Click Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
Launching and configuring Sensor Recorder English 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 Recorder: • Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs and select the sensors that you want to monitor. • The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you enable.
Launching and configuring Ai Charger+ English Ai Charger+, a unique and fast-charging software, allows you to charge your BC 1.1* mobile devices on your computer’s USB port three times faster than the standard USB devices**. • Ai Charger+ is available only on USB 3.0 ports and starts when your PC is in S0 State. • Ai 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.
Launching and Configuring USB 3.0 Boost English ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device’s transfer speed up to 170%. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. Connect a USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port. USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the property of the USB 3.
The Monitor menu English The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Launching Sensor The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. To launch Sensor: • 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. To launch CPU frequency: • Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
The Update menu English The Update menu 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 Internet, download the latest BIOS file from the Internet, update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file, save the current BIOS file or view the BIOS version information.
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. English 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from file, then click Next. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3.
Downloading the BIOS from the Internet To download the BIOS from the Internet: English 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Download BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic. Type or browse for the location where you want the BIOS file to be downloaded. Click Next. 72 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download, and click Next. Click Finish to complete the process. 4.
The System Information screen • 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 Memory tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. • Click the Disk tab and then select each disk to see the details on it.
ASUS AI Manager English ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently-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.
AI Manager quick bar English 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. Exit button Switch to main Window Add to ToolBar Main My Favorites Support Information 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.
AI Security English AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. To lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for the first time, you are asked to set a password. Key in a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters. 2. Confirm 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.
AI Booting English AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority 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. My Favorites 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.
Support English 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.
ASUS Webstorage English ASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or tablets wherever there is internet connection. This utility is pre-installed on some models. For models without an operating system, follow the steps below to install this utility. Installing webstorage To install webstorage: Place the support DVD in the optical drive. Double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS WebStorage folder in the Software folder in the support DVD.
MySyncFolder English To store the updated files to MySyncFolder for easy access and share of all types of files without the limitation of location or device. Calendar ASUS WebStorage automatically syncs the most updated calendar events to all personal computers so that you know the exact events no matter which PC is in use. BookmarkSyncer The convenient BookmarkSyncer keeps our browser preference and bookmark to the cloud automatically synchronized in multiple computer.
ASUS Easy Update 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 to activate the update. 4. Click OK to display the items you can download. 5. Check the item(s) you want to download, and then click OK. ASUS CG8480 English ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system.
ASUS Instant On ASUS Instant On gives you with a quick access to the Hybrid Sleep mode. English Using ASUS Instant On To use ASUS Instant On: The Instant On utility is pre-installed on your computer and automatically launches after starting up your computer. 1. When starting up your computer, you can see the utility icon taskbar. 2. from Windows Press and then click OK on the confirmation message. Your system will enter the Hybrid Sleep mode. The default hotkey is .
Nero 9 English 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 file from the main directory of your Nero 9 DVD. 3. From the main menu, click Nero 9 Essentials.
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. English 4.
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. English 7.
Burning files To burn files: English 86 1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add. 2. Select the files that you want to burn. When done, click Add.
After selecting files that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the files to a disc. English 3. For more details about using Nero 9, refer to the Nero website at www.nero.
Recovering your system English Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings. Back up all your data before using this option. To reset your PC: 1. Press 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.
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 English 3.
Removing everything and reinstalling Windows English Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option. Back up all your data before using this option. This process may take a while to complete. 90 1. Launch the Charm bar. 2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings > General. 3. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option.
English Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies This document is an overview of the installation and configuration procedures of the Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.
SSD Capacity Requirements 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel® Rapid Start 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel® Smart Response 20GB 20GB 20GB Intel® Smart Response and Intel® Rapid Start Separate 20GB and 2GB partition (SSD size > 22GB) Separate 20GB and 4GB partition (SSD size > 24GB) Separate 20GB and 8GB partition (SSD size > 28GB) Intel® Smart Response, Intel® Rapid Start, and Intel® Smart Connect Separate 20GB and 2GB partition (SSD size > 22GB) Separate 20GB and 4GB partition (SSD size > 24GB) Separate 20GB and 8GB par
Intel® Smart Response Technology English Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 20GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. Key benefits are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load and wait times, and maximized storage utilization. Power consumption also goes down by reducing unnecessary hard drive spin.
3. English Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximized. • To enable Intel® Smart Response Technology, you need at least one SSD (> 20GB) and an HDD. Only one SSD can be 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® Smart Response Technology. • The maximum caching size on the SSD is 64GB.
4. Right click the New Volume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink Volume. English 3. If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted: a. Right click the disk that you want to create the partition in, and select Initialize. b. Right click the unallocated volume, select New Simple Volume, and follow the remaining steps. If your SSD is smaller than 64GB, and is set to Full disk capacity caching option for Intel® Smart Response, you will not see any volume in the Disk Management tool.
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 Enter . • The value “x” refers to a disk number where you created the unallocated partition. • Refer to step 5 for details about the unallocated disk space in the SSD. 9.
Type set id=84 override, press Enter, and wait for the “shrinking process” until the Disk Management utility identifies a new partition called Hibernation Partition. English 12. The Hibernation Partition does not appear when you choose “GPT (GUID Partition Table store type”. Ensure that the “Unallocated” label disappears from the volume, and a new partition is identified. 13. Reboot the system after creating the partition.
2. Tick On in the Status field to enable the feature, and click Save. English Select and click to enable or disable the function Click to enable or disable battery saving mode. This function only applies to notebooks. Click to enable or disable the timer. When enabled, move the scroll bar to the desired time. When the system is idle for more than the time period you set, the system automatically goes into the Intel® Rapid Start mode. Default time is 10 minutes.
Type list partition, press Enter, and select the partition where the Intel® Rapid Start Technology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number), and press Enter. English 5. The value “x” refers to a disk number where you want 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.
Click Next after selecting the default disk. 11. Extend volume setup is complete. Click Finish to recover the Intel® Rapid Start Technology partition. 12. Reboot the system after deleting the partition. 13. Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > to remove the Intel® Rapid Start Manager for the complete deletion of Intel® Rapid Start Technology. English 10.
Select all and click Next for Custom Setup. 6. Click Install to proceed the installation. 7. Click Yes to restart your system, and for the newly installed Intel® Smart Connect Technology to take effect. English 5. Using the Intel® Smart Connect Technology • Before the system goes to sleep mode, ensure to keep your applications on the desktop, and enter the applications, passwords. • Ensure that the internet is in connection when enabling the Intel® Smart ConnectTechnology. 1.
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 setting only applies to the assigned time period. 5. In the Help tab, click About to view the version. Click Topics to learn more about the Intel® Smart Connect Technology and its configuration. English 3.
English Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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. My computer hangs.
? English ? ? ? 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. • Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable.
The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV. To change the screen resolution: 1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen. English ? From the Start screen For details, refer to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the section Working with Windows® apps.
Power English Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Action Incorrect power voltage • If your computer has a power voltage switch, set it to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Your computer is not turned on. Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on. Your computer’s power cord is not properly connected.
Problem Cannot access the Internet Possible Cause Action 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. Your computer is not properly connected to a router or hub. English LAN Ensure that your computer is properly connected to a router or hub. Network settings Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings.
System English Problem System speed is too slow The system often hangs or freezes. 108 Possible Cause Action Too 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. • Reinstall the operating system. Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive.
Problem Too noisy right after turning on the computer. Computer is too noisy when in use. Possible Cause Action Your 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. Restore the BIOS to its default settings. Old BIOS version Update the BIOS to the latest version. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions.
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