ASUS Essentio Desktop PC User Manual
E4138 First Edition V1 September 2008 Copyright © 2008 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.....................................................................................................4 Safety information...............................................................................6 Notes for this manual.........................................................................7 Welcome.................................................................. 8 Package contents.................................................................................
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 • • • • • • • • • • 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 0˚C and 35˚C. To prevent fire or electric shock, do not overload power outlets and extension cords.
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.
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.
Knowing your Desktop PC Front / Rear panel features 27 1 26 25 1 2 13 9 8 2.0 11 12 3 4 5 16 10 7 1394 14 15 6 18 20 21 17 19 22 23 24 28 No. 1. Button/LED Optical disk drive eject button 2. 3. HDD LED 4. Power LED 5. 6. 7. Power button IR (optional) Card reader LED Description Press this button to eject the optical disk drive. Push to open the Portable HDD (optional) bay cover. Lights up when data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive.
NO. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Slot/Port Description CompactFlash®/ Insert a CompactFlash®/ Microdrive™ card Microdrive™ card into this slot. slot Insert a MemoryStick®/ MemoryStick®/ Memory Stick Pro™ card into Memory Stick this slot. Pro™ card slot Secure Digital™/ Insert a Secure Digital™/ Multimedia card Multimedia card into this slot. slot Headphone port Connects to a headphone. Microphone port Portable HDD (optional) bay 2.0 USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394a port 2.0 USB 2.
NO. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Slot/Port IEEE 1394a port LAN (RJ-45) port 7.1 (8)-channel audio ports Power connector Power switch Voltage selector Expansion slots Description Connects to an IEEE 1394 device such as a digital camrecorder. Connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel speaker system. Connects to a power outlet. Switches on/off the power supply. Selects the input voltage. Support expansion cards.
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 35˚C. Do not block or cover the air vents on the chassis.
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 230V area damages your system! 2. 3. Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector and the other end to a wall power outlet. Press the power switch.
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 22 3 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.
Using the Portable HDD (optional) The front panel of the Portable HDD includes one Power/ Status LED indicator. This LED lights up when the Portable HDD is powered on and blinks when data is being read from or written to the Portable HDD. Power/Status LED indicator The back panel of the Portable HDD includes one eSATA port and one mini USB port. eSATA Mini USB port port • • To use the Portable HDD on your ASUS Essentio Desktop PC, insert it into the Portable HDD bay.
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. Insert the Support DVD into the optical drive when prompted. Click OK and the system reboots. 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.
Overclocking your system Refer to the following instructions when you install an Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9550/Q6600/Q9400 CPU on your ASUS Essentio Desktop PC. By default, the Overclock Options item in the BIOS is set to [Overclock 15%]. To view the Overclock Options item, go to Advanced > JumperFree Configuration > AI Overclock Tuner [Overclock Profile]. To load the default settings for your system: 1. 2. 3. Boot the system and press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup program.
Using ASUS AI Gear2 ASUS AI Gear2 provides four system performance profiles that adjust the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize the system noise and power consumption. After installing AI Gear2 from the bundled Support DVD, double-click the AI Gear2 icon in the Windows® taskbar to launch this utility. Shift the gear to the system performance profile that meets your computing needs.
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.
Why is it that a CD/DVD cannot be read from or written to? • Check if 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. • Check if the disc is write-protected.
