ASUS Desktop PC CS5110/CS5111 User Manual
E3442 First Edition V1 October 2007 Copyright © 2007 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 Contents..................................................................................................3 Notices.....................................................................................................4 Safety information...............................................................................6 Notes for this manual.........................................................................7 Welcome..................................................................
Notices 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.
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-003. Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system • • • • • • Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system. Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator. Set up the system on a stable surface.
• • • The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions. The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. The system performance changes. LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not apply to the products that have been disassembled by users This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste.
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of 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.
Knowing your Desktop PC Front / Rear panel features Front (Close) Front (Open) Rear 9 1 4 5 6 10 7 8* 11 2 3 12* *����������������������������������������������������������� The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports. These ports and their locations may vary, depending on the model of your system. No. Button/LED Description 1. Slot-in optical drive 2. Optical drive eject button 3. Slide the front panel cover open 4. Wireless network/Bluetooth LED 5. Hard disk drive LED 6.
No. 8. Slot/Port Description MS/MS Pro card slot CF card slot SD/MMC card slot MS/MS Pro/SD/ MMC card slot 4-pin IEEE 1394a port S/PDIF In port USB 2.0 ports 9. 10. 11. Headphone jack Microphone jack Air vents Power input Kensington® Lock port VGA port HDMI port DVI-D port 12. LAN (RJ-45) port USB 2.0 ports Functions as a card reader for various types of memory cards. Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital camrecorder. Connects to digital audio source.
6-pin IEEE 1394a port Optical S/PDIF Out port Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 12. 5.1(6)-channel audio ports 7.1(8)-channel audio ports Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital camrecorder. Connects to an amplifier for digital audio output. Connect to a 5.1(6) or 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. Refer to page 15 and 16 for setup details.
Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices Do not block or cover these openings. Display Network hub/ switch Mouse Keyboard 12 ASUS Desktop PC 7.
Connecting the AC power adapter 3 2 1 Pressing the power button to turn on the system ASUS Desktop PC 13
Using your Desktop PC Using the optical drive Inserting a disc 1. 2. Place the disc to the slot-in optical drive with the label side facing your left. Slide the disc into the drive. Label side Data side Ejecting a disc 1. 2. While the system power is on, press the eject button. Remove the disc from the opening.
Configuring audio setup ASUS Desktop PC comes with six audio jacks on the rear panel that support up to 7.1 channel audio configurations. Speaker configurations You may set up your Desktop PC with the following speaker configurations: Audio jack Speaker layout Headphones 2 (stereo) 2.1 4.1 5.1(6) 7.1(8) Left speaker, right speaker. Left speaker, right speaker, and a subwoofer. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer.
Connecting to speakers Refer to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions. Audio jack Description Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Line Out (lime) connects to a headset or front speakers. Microphone (pink) connects to a microphone. Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Rear Out (black) connects to rear speakers. Side Out (gray) connects to side speakers.
Configuring audio output settings After connecting a speaker system to your Desktop PC, follow the steps below to configure audio output: 1. Right-click the volume icon on the Windows® Vista™ taskbar and select Playback Devices. 2. Under the Playback window, select an audio device and click Set Default. Click OK and you will see a check beside the device you select. 3. 4. Relaunch your media player, e.g.
Using the Media Center remote (optional) Use the remote to launch the Media Center program to play media files such as music and movies. You can also install an external TV box to watch TV and record TV programs. Refer to the table below to familiarize yourself with the functions of the remote control buttons. 1 2 3 22 21 20 4 19 5 18 6 7 17 8 16 9 10 15 11 12 14 13 No. Button 1. Power 2. 3.
4. 5. Fast-foward Next track Press to fast-forward a media file. Press to go to the next track. Press to display program information 6. Information under Media Center or other menu options. Four-way Press to scroll through on-screen 7. navigation keys display menus. Windows® Media Press to launch the Media Center 8. Center program. 9. Channel up/down Press to change TV channels.* 10. Mute Press to disable audio output. Press to display a list of your recorded 11. Recorded TV TV programs.
Wireless network connection (optional) To connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below. 1. On the Windows® taskbar, right-click on the network icon and select Connect to a network. 2. Select the wireless network you want to connect to from the list. Select Show Wireless if there are many networks in your area. 3. Enter the security key or passphrase if necessary. This screen does not appear if no security key is needed.
4. When a connection is established, the network status shows Connected. Bluetooth connection (optional) To connect to Bluetooth-enabled devices, follow the instructions below. 1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the Windows® taskbar to start the connection wizard. 2. Select the Bluetooth device you want to connect to from the list and click Next to continue. If you do not see the device you want to connect to on the list, click Refresh to search for it.
3. Enter the password for the device if authentication is required. 4. When the setup is completed, click Next to continue. 5. The device you are connecting to is shown. Click the New Connection button and follow steps 1 to 5 to add more Bluetooth devices. 6.
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.
6. 7. After the system recovery is completed, you will be asked to insert the support DVD into the optical drive. Click OK and the system reboots. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ will begin system configurations. Follow the on-screen 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 www.asus.com for any updates.
Troubleshooting Read the following Q&As for troubleshooting guide. If these do not give you answers, you may contact us directly at the contact information provided in the support DVD. 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. • • Find out if the power cord is plugged in.
Why is it that a CD/DVD cannot be read from or written to? • Make sure that you use a disc compatible with the optical drive. • Check if you insert the disc properly or if there is any scratch on the disc. • Find out if the disc is with write protection.
