ASUS Gaming Desktop PC ROG CG8890 User Manual
E7592 English First Edition July 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........................................................................................... 7 Conventions used in this guide....................................................................... 8 Where to find more information...................................................................... 8 Package contents.........................................
Contents English Chapter 6 Using the utilities AI Suite II...................................................................................................... 51 System Level Up........................................................................................... 52 Probe II......................................................................................................... 53 Sensor Recorder...........................................................................................
Notices English 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://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RF exposure warning English 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. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
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.
English Package contents ASUS ROG Gaming Desktop PC ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard package x1 ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse x1 Installation Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 (optional) OR Wi-Fi Ring moving antenna x2 (optional) • Antenna x1 (optional) If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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Chapter 1 English Getting started Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ROG CG8890 Gaming Desktop PC! The ASUS ROG CG8890 Gaming 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.
English 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. 3. Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay. 4. Hot Swap Bay (empty). Allows you to install an additional HDD in this bay. 5. Power LED. This LED lights up when you turn on your computer. 6. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this slot.
Rear panel 15 2 3 4 5 7 English 1 6 E-SATA 16 8 17 18 9 19 10 11 12 13 14 22 20 21 1. ��������������� 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. 2. Clear CMOS switch. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. 3. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.
• The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. English • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.
. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Status Description Status Description ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection OFF BLINKING No link Data activity OFF GREEN English 16. ������������������ LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 10Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN port Expansion slot bracket.
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.
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® 7 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 E-SATA 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF: 18 1. Close all running applications. 2. Click 3. Click on the Windows® desktop.
Chapter 2 English Using Windows® 7 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® 7 operating system. To start for the first time: 1. Turn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. From dropdown list, select your language, then click Next. 3.
Using Windows® 7 desktop Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows® 7. English 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. Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the Start menu: 1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon 2.
Pinning items on the jumplists English When you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quickaccess to the program’s or item’s related links.You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media files. To pin items to the jumplist: 1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin, then select Pin to this list.
Using the notification area English By default, the notification area shows these three icons: Action Center notification Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notifications and launch the Windows® Action Center. Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network connection. Volume Click this icon to adjust the volume.
Exploring files 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. English To explore files and folders: Customizing the file/folder view To customize the file/folder view: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the navigation pane, select the location of your data. 3. From the toolbar, click the View icon 4.
Adding a new folder English To add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer. 2. From the toolbar, click New folder. 3. Key in a name for the new folder. You may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder. Backing up your files Setting up a backup To set up a backup: > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 1. Click 2. Click Set up backup. Click Next. 3. Select your backup destination. Click Next. 4.
Protecting your computer English Using Windows® 7 Action Center Windows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems. You may customize the notifications. For more details, refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in this chapter. Launching Windows® 7 Action Center To launch Windows® 7 Action Center: 1.
Setting up a user’s password English To 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 confirm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer from virus. It is purchased separately.
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. E-SATA Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. Click from the Windows notification area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.
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 CG8890 29
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Connecting multiple external displays English Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. 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.
English 3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > • Click Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.
Connecting an HDTV English Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • 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.
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Chapter 4 English 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. 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. Check the section Package contents for the package contents of the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard. . 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 Green Red Orange Profile 1 None Normal Profile Profile 2 Profile 3 **DPI switch LED indications LED colors Indications 4 DPI Level 2 2 DPI Level 1 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Click each tab to display the selected profile menu. Displays the profile icon to configure profile 1-3 menus. 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 2 Enter the desired profile name. 1 3 4 Click to open the Edit menu and change the profile name and profile icon. 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. * Refer to the table below for more details.
Keyboard Macro Script #1-6 DPI [+] DPI [-] DPI Level 1/2 Profile Switch Normal Profile User Profile 1/2/3 Description 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.
Edit Macro menu English Items Edit Macro Description 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 Edit Script Description 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.
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Chapter 5 English 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. E-SATA Modem RJ-45 cable 3.
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. E-SATA RJ-45 cable 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Configure the necessary Internet connection settings. LAN Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection.
Wireless connection (on selected models only) English Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP).
English • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless performance. • The external antennas are optional items. To connect to a wireless network: 1. Click the network icon networks. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3.
Chapter 6 English Using the utilities Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. AI Suite II 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 To install AI Suite II on your computer 1. 2.
The Tool menu English The Tool menu includes System Level Up, Probe II, Sensor Recorder, Dr. Net, USB 3.0 Boost,and Ai Charger+. System Level Up System Level Up allows you to overclock the system from within Windows® using the profile settings. To launch System Level up, click Tool > System Level Up on the AI Suite II menu bar. Assign the hot keys for the System Level Up profile exchange. You can adjust the hot key settings manually. See figure below for details.
Adjust System Level Up via two methods: English BIOS In the BIOS Setup program, click Extreme Tweaker > System Level Up, and configure the options as needed. OC Button Press the OC button on the upper left side corner of the front panel of your desktop. Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problems. Probe II monitors fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
Voltage English The Voltage tab displays the system voltage sensors, including the current and threshold values. When a system voltage is less or more than the threshold percentage, the sensor sends an alert to the user through the monitor panels, or via a pop-up message. Temperature The Temperature tab displays the CPU and motherboard temperature sensors, including the current and threshold values.
Fan Speed English The Fan Speed tab displays the current and threshold rotations (per minute) of the CPU, chassis, and power fans. When a fan rotation is less than the threshold rotation, the sensor sends an alert to the user through the monitor panels or via a pop-up message. Preference The Preference tab allows you to enable the pop-up window, set the cycle detection interval, and select the temperature unit.
Alert Log English The Alert Log tab displays all normal and critical events detected by the sensors, including the sensor value at the time of the event. Click Clear to empty the log. Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to record specific time periods for all three values.
English Using Sensor Recorder Click on Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor. Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate real-time changes to the system status. Using History Record 1. 2. 3. Click on the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Type, Date, Record Interval, and Record Duration. Colored lines representing the values will be displayed on the graph to indicate changes over a given period of time.
Ai Charger+ English Battery Charging Version 1.1 (BC 1.1), a USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certified USB charging function, is designed to make USB charging faster than standard USB. Using Ai Charger+, a BC 1.1 compliant USB device* will be detected automatically once connected to the system and will begin charging at up to three times faster** than standard USB devices. 58 • * Check your USB device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 feature.
USB 3.0 Boost English ASUS’ exclusive USB 3.0 Boost increases the speed of USB 3.0 devices and provides up-todate support for the USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) standard. With USB 3.0 Boost, you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3.0 devices with ease. Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch USB 3.0 Boost by clicking Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. 2. 3. Connect a USB 3.
The Monitor menu English The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Sensor The Sensor panel displays real-time values provided by system sensors monitoring fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltage. To launch Sensor: • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 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 boot logo using ASUS update utilities. ASUS Update ASUS Update provides options for updating the BIOS on your system. You can update the BIOS on your system immediately or simply save the BIOS file for later use. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update> ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
USB BIOS Flashback English The USB BIOS Flashback allows user to update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or the operating system by using a USB flash disk drive. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 62 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to “CG8890.CAP”. Copy “CG8890.CAP” to the root directory of the USB flash disk drive. Turn off the system and connect the USB flash drive to the ROG Connect port (the white USB 2.0 port) at the rear panel of the motherboard.
MyLogo2 English This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Personalize your computer from the very beginning! Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using MyLogo Select what you would like to do then click Next and follow the instructions. Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1.
Audio configurations English The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 7.1-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience.
Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window English B. Exit button Minimize button Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 This application is available only under Windows® Vista and Windows® 7 operating systems. This installation requires that you have the latest version of the Windows Media Player installed on your system.
2. Click Activate to start activation.
Speaker and Headphone English You can adjust speaker-related or headphone-related configurations in the Sound Blaster Console. Environment Audio Extensions (EAX) After enabling the EAX effects, you are allowed to select and add your desired environment sounds into the music. Equalizer You can manually adjust the audio frequency with the equalizer and customize your presets for later use.
Mixer English You can manually adjust the audio volumes, including Line In, Stereo Mix and Microphone, when recording or during the playback. THX THX is a high-fidelity sound technology that allows you to adjust the surround sound effect, sub-woofer volume, etc.
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 on the Windows® taskbar.
AI Disk English AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE files, 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. Click Apply when done. AI Security 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: 70 1.
Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. 6. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. English 5. To unlock the device: 1. Select the locked device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. To change the password: • Click Change Password, then follow the onscreen instructions to change password. AI Booting AI Booting allows you to specify boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1.
My Favorites English My Favorites allows you to add applications 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. Click Open on the file location window. The application is added to My Favorites list. Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You can also double click to launch the selected application.
Information ASUS CG8890 English Click the tab on the Information window to see detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory.
Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data. English 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. 74 From the main menu, click Nero 9 Essentials.
Select the language you want to use for the 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 1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add. 2. Select the files that you want to burn. When done, click Add.
3. After selecting files that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the files to a disc. English For more details about using Nero 9, refer to the Nero website at www.nero.
Recovering your system English Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original working state. Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings).
Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) English Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs to create the Recovery DVD. Remove or disconnect any external hard disks before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data due to the risk of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to be powered ON. 2.
Chapter 7 English 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: English ? • Click > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Display > Change display settings. • Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings.
Power English Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Action Incorrect power voltage • I f 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 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. The LAN cable is not connected. Your computer is not properly connected to a router or hub. English LAN Connect the LAN cable to your computer. 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. 86 Possible Cause Too many programs are running. Action 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.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address Telephone Fax E-mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 +886-2-2890-7798 info@asus.com.tw www.asus.com.tw +86-21-38429911 support.asus.
