ASUS CG8270 Owner's Manual
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1. lt Git a 5 6 7 8 0 fl 2 JE E insert Buse Jt A e M E D QU Ie CINE tge J 1 2 3 s JIE J tasse end eee oo A E i deli s lock a Je F e J CAC Il 5 tov 5 itt z x e v gi T a rT shift 7 2 a I enter as 0 J J Turns the volume s mute mode on off Decreases the system volume Increases the system volume ASUS PK1100 keyboard CI CO E Fro rit F12 1 2 3 J i 5 6 amp 7 8 a i a a A A i2. v v v v v lt Uninstall Properties Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks ASUS CG8270 47 6 Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Validate settings upon exit Return to the Network and r EE gt Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Sharing Center and then click he View your basic network information and set up connections Change adapter settings Set up a new connection or ons network SS Troubleshoot problems Diagnose and repair network problems or get troubleshooting information 8 Select Connect to the Internet and click Next Choose a connection option ge onnect to the Internet et up a broadband or dial up connection to the Internet Ce Set up a new network 5 gt Et Up a ne outer or access point A Manually connect to a wireless network lt onnect to dde etwork eate a ne NT Connect to a workplace Cancel 48 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet 9 Select Broad
3. access the BIOS Press the power button for at least four seconds to shut down your Desktop PC then press the power button again to turn your Desktop PC back on and press lt Del gt during POST When your Desktop PC is off disconnect the power cord from your Desktop PC s power connector Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to turn on your Desktop PC Press lt Del gt during POST POST Power On Self Test is a series of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your Desktop PC Chapter 2 Using Windows 8 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 e Insert the USB storage device to your computer Front panel Rear panel You can connect your USB storage devices to the USB 3 0 ports To remove a USB storage device 1 From the Start screen click Desktop to launch the Desktop Mode 2 Click M from the taskbar then click Eject Name of USB Drive 3 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up remove the USB storage device from your computer ony Open Devices and Printers Removable Disk I Safe To Remove Hardware x The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed from the computer 4
4. port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN 2 Turn on your computer 3 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings Z e For more details refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection e Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection 46 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP PPPoE or static IP network connection 1 From the Start screen click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode ASUS PC 2 From the Windows taskbar right click the network icon LN and click Open Network and Sharing Center Available From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen click Change Adapter settings Right click on your LAN and select Properties Click Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties Networking Sharing Connect using 2 Realtek PCle GBE Family Controller This connection uses the following items UZ File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol Microsoft LLDP Protocol Driver Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 Intermet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4
5. window click Open and click Next Selected BIOS file C Users English Desktop P8H77 V ROM 3 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 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process ASUS CG8270 59 The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard CPU and memory slots 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 The Support screen The Support screen displays the information about the ASUS website technical support website download support website or contact information The Settings screen The Settings screen allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface s skin Application allows you to select the application that you want to enable Bar allows you to modify the bar setting Skin allows you to customize the interface s contrast brightness saturation hue and gamma 60 Chapter 6 Using the utilities Recovering your system Resetting your PC The Reset
6. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device ASUS CG8270 33 Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels The audio I O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel stereo speakers Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2 channel Speakers En AUDIO INPUTS 34 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting 4 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS Rear Front Connecting 6 channel Speakers AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS Rear Front Center Subwoofer ASUS CG8270 35 Connecting 8 channel Speakers Rear Front Side Center Subwoofer 36 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA HDMI or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays LN 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 To set up multiple displays 1 Turn off y
7. 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 on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen From the Start screen Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app s thumbnail to go back to that app top Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon Drag then drop the app to a new location NOTE This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature For more details refer to Snap feature under Working with Windows apps upper and lower right Hover your mouse pointer to launch the Charm bar corner 24 Chapter 2 Using Windows 8 Working with Windows apps 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 lt Tab gt twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps Press lt Enter gt 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 Resizing apps Right click the app to activate its settings bar then click Smaller Unpinning apps To
8. computer shuts down Then press the Power button to turn it on Icannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card on selected models only Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you want to connect to Connect the external antennas optional to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer chassis for the best wireless performance The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working Check if the Number Lock LED is off When the Number Lock LED is on the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad ASUS CG8270 65 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 Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information 7 When using multiple monitors only one monitor has display Ensure that the both monitors ar
9. i EE TP EEE Et L 2 a a a a a E el Chapter 4 Using your computer 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 3 Turnon the DSL cable modem and your computer 4 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings For more details refer to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network Lo connection or Configuring a static IP network connection Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection ASUS CG8270 45 Connecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LAN 1 Connect one end of an RJ 45 cable to the LAN RJ 45
10. in this bay Optical disk drive bay There is an optical disk drive in this bay Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Headphone port lime This port connects to a headphone or speaker 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 Secure Digital MultiMediaCard slot Insert a Secure Digital MultiMediaCard card into this slot Memory card reader LED This LED lights up when a memory card is inserted into any of the memory card slots and blinks when data is being read from or written to the memory card Chapter 1 Getting started Rear panel nD UF UES Power switch Switch to turn ON OFF the power supply to your computer Power connector Plug the power cord to this connector Power rating 110 120 220 240Vac 6 3A 50 60Hz PS 2 Keyboard MouseComboport purple green This port is for a PS 2 keyboard or mouse 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 HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content DVI D port This port is for any DVI D compatible device and is HDCP comp
11. unpin an app from the Start screen right click on the app to activate its settings bar then click Unpin from Start Closing apps Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the launched app then wait for the pointer to change to a hand icon Drag then drop the app to the bottom of the screen to close it From the running app s screen press lt Alt gt lt F4 gt ASUS CG8270 25 Accessing the All Apps screen 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 lt Z gt and click the All Apps icon Pinning an app on the Start screen 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 26 Chapter 2 Using Windows 8 Charm bar 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 Lumpia Shanghai Ingredients Directions 0 5 Ib Ground Lean pork In a bowl combine pork shrir e 2 water chestnuts mushrooms Scallic 0 25 Ib shrimp i 0 3 cup Waterchestnuts 4 pieces dried mushrooms If rrots I allions tablespoon f I twhole Eaa Heat the oil in skillet 375 d 1 sai C Fry L
12. your PC without affecting your files Privacy If your PC isn t running well you can refresh it without losing your photos music Devices videos and other personal files Get started Wireless Remove everything and reinstall Windows Ease of Access Sync your settings HomeGroup Windows Update Remove everything and reinstall Windows If you want to recycle your PC or start over completely you can reset it to its factory settings Get started 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process ASUS CG8270 63 64 Chapter 6 Using the utilities 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 in Chapter 1 My computer hangs Do the following to close the programs that are not responding 1 Simultaneously press lt Alt gt lt Ctrl gt lt Delete gt keys on the keyboard then click Task Manager 2 Under Task Manager in the Processes tab select the program that is not responding then click End Task If the keyboard is not responding Press and hold the Power button on the top of your chassis until the
13. 35 Lumpia about 3 or 4 mint My husband s family is Filipino and they Lumpia a lma float an ese little treats are great at parties brown C wl vA Al Monday fl e June 25 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 ae Use your Desktop PC s mouse or keyboard to launch the Charm bar Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen Press lt C gt ASUS CG8270 27 Inside the Charm bar 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 Settings This tool allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC 28 Chapter 2 Using Windows 8 Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side by side allowing you to work or switch between apps aN A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature rE Z FLIGHT STATUS AIRLINE Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap 1 Use
14. 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 2 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Front Speaker Out Mic In Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In Mic In Lime Pink Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Gray Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 14 Chapter 1 Getting started ASUS WLAN Card on selected models only This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network Expansion slot bracket Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card ASUS Graphics Card on selected models only The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub 6066 LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activit GREEN 1Gbps connection 2 p LAN port VGA port This port is for VGA compatible devices such as a VGA monitor Air vents These vents allow air ventilation MN DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis Always provide proper ventilation for your computer ASUS CG8270 15 Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices su
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16. ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents NOICE eea AE E O E 5 oale nonnalean Nr 8 Conventions used in this guide 9 Where to find more information ccccscccsscccssseceseseeeeeeesseeessneesseseessnreseeeess 9 Package contentis sssrinin na e are aeien eee uen nes 10 Chapter 1 Getting started WoC OMO re E te A do ne 11 Getting to know your computer 11 Setting Up your computer 16 Turning your computer ON 19 Chapter 2 Using Windows 8 Starting for the first time 21 Using the Windows Un nes taredttuus 22 Working with Windows apps ccccccssscsecstessssecseecsseeseeesesseresseessneesaees 25 Other keyboard shortcuts ccccccssccssscessseesseeesseesssseessueessneeesseessneeesesees 30 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 31 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 31 Entering the BIOS SGD 32 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 33 Connecting microphone and speakers ccccccesscsssse
17. ASUS ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CG8270 User Manual E7771 Second Edition September 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 Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND
18. band PPPoE and click Next How do you want to connect Broadband PPPoE Connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password Show connection options that this computer is not set up to use 10 Enter your User name and Password and Connection name Cl ick Connect Type the information from your Internet service provider ISP 11 Click Close to finish the ai configuration Password C Show characters _ Remember this password 12 Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just cre ated C Allow other people to use this connection This option allows anyone with access to this computer to use this connection Connection name ABC Connection 13 Enter your user name and password ie Click Connect to connect to the aes Internet Configuring a static IP network connection To configure a static IP network connection 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous section Configuring a dynamic IP PPPoE network connection Click Use the following IP address General 3 Enter the IP address Subnet mask and You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator Gateway from your service provider for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically 4 If needed enter the preferred DNS Server Ga RT address and alterna
19. ce y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhait de l appareil 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 VCCI Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement RU RRS BRIE BER IC DUT TOMB PRABKEFSHRSATAMBMA VCC OWALE TIARA TT CORMAMEMRCMHAHSECLEAMELTHSTM COBMRIVASFLEY JY RRL CRBS SL RERESET LEEN Tt RREA Ho TEL ORORVEL TKS KC Korea Warning Statement Bo 717 ARS PEEN 9 171E AASB AABAY IEA FE ABI ASME AS FALE 4 BE ASIA ASS UVSC oA FAAEE UH HSV JLL 3948 FID HAMAS VT AG uc RF Equipment Notices 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 amp TTE Directive Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency band Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the Wi Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manne
20. ch as the external monitor keyboard mouse and power cord to your computer 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 Plug the monitor to a power source The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models e Bola e e 529229 e 16 Chapter 1 Getting started Using the onboard display output ports 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 aN If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS Hence connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card To connect multiple external monitors to your computer refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details ASUS CG8270 17 Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on th
21. cially for the discs with non standard size or shape Check if the disc is scratched or damaged The DVD drive eject button is not responding 1 Hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows desktop then right click on the Start screen s thumbnail From the popup menu click File Explorer to open the Computer screen La DVD RW Drive 2 Right click then click Eject from the menu Power Problem Possible Cause Action _ 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 Incorrect power voltage No power The power Your computer is not indicator is off turned on Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on Your computer s power Ensure that the power cord is cord is not properly properly connected connected e Use other compatible power cord Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer PSU Power supply unit problems Display Problem Possible Cause Action Connect the signal cable to the The signal cable is correct display port onboard VGA or No display not connected to the discrete VGA port output after correct VGA port on your If you are using a discrete VGA turning the computer card connect the signal cable to the computer on discrete VGA port Blac
22. der and Ai Charger Launching and configuring Probe Il Probe Il 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 Il e Click Tool gt Probe Il on the Al Suite II main menu bar To configure Probe Il Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values The Preference tab allows you to customize the time interval of sensor alerts or change the temperature unit AT aa Probe Il Voltage Alert Sensor Current Threshold 1 154 V 12 000 V Vcore 1 150 V 5 040 V 10 200 12 000 V 4 500 5 040V T MotherBoard CPU fan 5578 rpm CPU fan OPT 1367 rpm Default Saves your configuration Loads the default Applies your changes Loads your saved threshold values for configuration each sensor 54 Chapter 6 Using the utilities Launching and configuring Sensor Recorder 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 gt Sensor Recorder on the Al Suite II main menu bar To configure Sensor Recorder Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs and
23. e powered on During POST only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display The dual display function works only under Windows When a graphics card is installed on your computer ensure that you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card Check if the multiple displays settings are correct Refer to section Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 3 for details My computer cannot detect my USB storage device The first time you connect your USB storage device to your computer Windows automatically installs a driver for it Wait for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is broken or malfunctions lwant to restore or undo changes to my computer s system settings without affecting my personal files or data You can use Windows 8 Refresh everything without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to your computer s system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos To use this recovery option click Settings gt Change PC Settings gt General from the Charm bar select Refresh everything without affecting your files and click Get Started 66 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The picture on the HDTV is distorted It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV Adjust the screen resolution t
24. e rear panel of your computer Ta Oca Do Gi E mii et Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source Chapter 1 Getting started Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer 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 Z For details on shutting down your Desktop PC refer to the section Turning your Desktop L PC OFF in Chapter 2 ASUS CG8270 19 20 Chapter 1 Getting started 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 accept the license terms for using Windows and click Accept 3 Follow the next onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Personalize Settings 4 Once you are done configuring the basic items the Windows 8 video tutorial appears Watch this
25. eeseeesssessseeesteessseees 34 Connecting multiple external displays ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeteeseeeeneeteeens 37 connecing an PHD IV see ate te a 39 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 41 Using the memory card reader 42 Using the optical ANNE Len sms matt mmenes 43 Using the keyboard on selected models only 44 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wired CONNECHON ne ee aai 45 Wireless connection on selected models only 50 Contents Chapter 6 Using the utilities PISA SUMS TRS a ne 53 Recovering your system 220 denses sde tiens aise rss tienne 61 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting FOUDISS OO NO a a de 65 ASUS contact INFOMMALON ooicesacsdiccecccedvesvedelsersnnesgudyarcoredevsatweetinancyaevenaamanentes 72 Notices 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 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 Co
26. el 5 Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the ent ue recovery files Select the USB flash drive 6 Cl ck Next The drive must be able to hold at least 256 MB and everything on the drive will be deleted Available drive s LA Transcend Cancel 7 Click Create Wait for a while for ES the process to complete Cd bats 8 When the process is completed ia aa de cl ick F i n is h a A Everything on the drive will be deleted If you have any personal files on this drive make sure you ve backed up the files 62 Chapter 6 Using the utilities Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option s in PC Settings Refer to the steps below to use this option aN Back up all your data before using this option This process may take a while to complete 1 Launch the Charm bar 2 Click Settings gt Change PC Settings gt General 3 Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option Under this option click Get Started Allow switching between recent apps PC setti j S n g S Delete history Activate Windows Spelling Personalize Autocorrect misspelled words On Users Highlight misspelled words otifications On ot Search Language Share Add or change input methods keyboard layouts and languages Language preferences General Refresh
27. er you can now sue BC 1 1 Rad mobile e aster than before aside from conveniently charging your Enone iPod or iPad using it s easy and user friendly interface ASUS Ai Charger is a unique and fast charging software that supports the iPhone iPod and iPad Contact the manufacturer of your USB mobile device to check if it supports the BC 1 1 function Actual charging time may vary depending on the type speed and specifications of the USB device attached a Enable Pas Disable System Monitor Update RE Monitor Update Information 56 Chapter 6 Using the utilities The Monitor menu The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels Sensor CPU Frequency System Update T E Information Launching Sensor The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation CPU temperature and voltages To launch Sensor e Click Monitor gt Sensor on the Al 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 gt CPU Frequency on the Al Suite II main menu bar Resident in the right pane system information area Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel A meer Probe Il Voltage ASUS CG8270 57 The Update menu The Update menu allows you to update the AL ASUS Update motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update
28. g has been damaged DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments DO NOT operate during a gas leak DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0 C 32 F and 35 C 95 F DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated DO NOT use damaged power cords accessories or other peripherals e To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company e If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual Ps
29. h space of the chassis Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance Ensure that your computer is working in an area with good air flow Z If the problem still persists refer to your Desktop PC s warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center Visit the ASUS Support site at http support asus com for the service center information ASUS CG8270 71 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 com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 510 739 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Component Telephone System Notebook Eee LCD Support Fax Online support Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959911 www asus de www asus de sales 49 1805 010923 49 1805 010920 49 2102 9599 11 support asus com EUR 0 14 minute from a German fixed landline EUR 0 42 minute from a mobile phone Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Address 4F No 1
30. how desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2 t I Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your displays Display 2 ASUS VW193D Resolution 1440 x 900 Recommended v Orientation Multiple displays Show desktop only on2 v uplicate these di S displays Duplicate these di This is currently you Exten S 6 Click Apply or OK Then click Keep Changes on the confirmation message 38 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV HDTV to the HDMI port of your computer Z 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 ASUS CG8270 39 40 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer 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 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90 angles To maintain the proper posture Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable t
31. i DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task A CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task aN IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Z NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS website www asus com ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http support asus com contact for the contact information of local Technical Support Engineer Z The user manual is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC C Program Files X86 ASUS eManual Package contents NRYaETAMI Tas Recovery DVD x1 Support DVD x1 optional Antenna x1 optional V 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 Package contents may vary with country or region Getting started Welcome Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC The ASUS Essentio CG8270 Desktop PC provides cutting edge performance uncompromised reliability and user centr
32. ic utilities All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing aN Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only The ports and their locations and the chassis color vary A with different models Front panel ASUS CG8270 11 3000 966666000000 Power button Press this button to turn on your computer Front I O ports cover USB 3 0 ports 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 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 e 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 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices 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 Optical disk drive eject button Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray Power LED This LED lights up when you turn on your computer Optical disk drive bay empty Allows you to install an additional optical disk drive
33. k screen Signal cable problems Try connecting to another monitor 68 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting LAN Problem Possible Cause Action The LAN cable is not Connect the LAN cable to your connected computer Ensure the LAN LED is on If not try another LAN cable If it still does not work contact the ASUS service center LAN cable problems Your computer is not properly connected to a router or hub Ensure that your computer is properly Cannot access the Internet connected to a router or hub Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for the correct LAN settings Problems caused by the Close the anti virus software anti virus software Driver problems Reinstall the LAN driver Network settings Audio Problem Possible Cause Action e Refer to your computer s user manual for the correct port Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port Speaker or headphone Try using another speaker or No Audio does not work headphone Try both the front and back audio ports If one port failed check if the port is set to multi channel Driver problems Reinstall the audio driver The front and back audio ports do not work ASUS CG8270 69 System Problem Possible Cause Action Too many programs are Many prog Close some of the programs running System speed is e Use an anti virus software to too slow Co eak scan for vir
34. liant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu ray and other protected content ASUS CG8270 13 USB 3 0 ports 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 Z 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 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices 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 This port connects to the center subwoofer speakers Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or speaker In a 4 6 or 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out Line In port light blue This port connects to a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration 000000 Audio 2
35. m from the AutoPlay window to access your files If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows desktop then right click on the Start screen s thumbnail From the popup menu click File Explorer and then double click the CD DVD drive icon to access the data on it Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc 1 While the system is on do either of the following to eject the tray e Press the eject button below the drive bay cover e Right click the CD DVD drive icon on the Computer screen and then click Eject Z Hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows desktop then right click on the Start screen s thumbnail From the popup menu click File Explorer to open the Computer screen 2 Remove the disc from the disc tray ASUS CG8270 43 Using the keyboard on selected models only A The keyboard varies with models The illustrations on this section are for reference only ASUS KB34211 modern wired keyboard ment 44
36. mmunications 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help AN The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is re
37. ndently Place only one memory card in a slot at one time 2 Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files i 4 e If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer hover your mouse pointer over the lower a left corner of Windows desktop then right click on the Start screen s thumbnail From the popup menu click File Explorer and then double click the memory card icon to access the data on it Each card slot has its own drive icon which is displayed on the Computer screen 3 When finished right click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen click Eject and then remove the card Z Hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows desktop then right click on the Start screen s thumbnail From the popup menu click File Explorer to open the Computer screen data on the card or else data loss may occur To prevent data loss use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows LN Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting A notification area before removing the memory card 42 Chapter 4 Using your computer Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc 1 While your system is on press the PUSH button Press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray 2 3 Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up 4 Push the tray to close it 5 Select a progra
38. o fit your HDTV To change the screen resolution Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen From the Start screen a Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen Z 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 b Right click anywhere on your Desktop Mode screen When the pop up menu appears click Personalize gt Display gt Change display settings 7 My speakers produce no sound Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port lime on the front panel or the rear panel Check if your speak is connected to an electrical source and turned on Adjust your speakers volume From the Desktop Mode screen ensure that your computer s system sounds are not Muted If it is muted the volume icon is displayed as g To enable the system sounds click i from the Windows taskbar then move the slider to adjust the volume If it is not muted click and drag the slider to adjust the volume Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly ASUS CG8270 67 The DVD drive cannot read a disc Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up Check if the disc is centered in the tray espe
39. our computer 2 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer A E gt ag V For some graphic cards only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST The dual display function works only under Windows ASUS CG8270 37 3 Turn on your computer 4 Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen From the Start screen a Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen Z 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 b Right click anywhere on your Desktop mode screen When the pop up menu appears click Personalize gt Display gt Change display settings 5 Select the display mode from the Multiple displays drop down list Duplicate these displays Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display Extend these displays Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display This increases your desktop space __ Show desktop only on 1 2 Select this option to s
40. quired to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Lithium lon Battery Warning CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions IC Canadian Compliance Statement 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Cut appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf ren
41. r that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada BSMI Taiwan Wireless Statement SRE GR ES A Ye er E BH KY Sh eae TZ EDR gt FERRET gt A AS eB A gt KARRA EREET ZR ERDRE ERA BREA eH ERLER TEEGAA BAA RRR gt MILB A wee SIT REREH MAAAR kK fe ERLE TER ZIRE ED BARA RE ER LE ASR EAE EE i Z TH FA 5 25GHz 5 35GHz ED ARES SR AR ER Ha HY SS ES BB A 5 250 5 350GHz ZMR PRIA SALTER Japan RF Equipment Statement IONAL MRARMS 15 S 35GH2ZTMHEL TV AL Fil BAK SY TOAKADETT KC RF Equipment METZ HA e YSAIA 4E EERE A FAAEE 22 S AREA FSA VE A ANE AA BAS ANAN AST ASAN Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casin
42. select the sensors that you want to monitor The History Record tab allows you to record the changes in the sensors that you enable VAT Free Sensor Recorder Voltage Allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage Vcore 12V 5V Select the one sensors that you ir want to monitor v CPU MotherBoard CPU fan 5578 rpm Drag to view the T Rope E E ee status during a eC REE tg a eaten bere certain period of time CPU fan OPT 1364 rpm Time 0 15 22 30 Click to zoom in out Click to return to l the Y axis the default mode Click to zoom in out the X axis ASUS CG8270 99 Launching and configuring Ai Charger 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 SO State Z Ai Charger helps charge the connected USB devices even when your PC is in S3 S4 S5 States after it starts in SO State Check your USB device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1 1 function LN The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device s conditions Ensure to remove and reconnect your USB device after enabling or disabling Ai Charger to ensure normal charging function To launch Ai Charger click Tool gt Ai Charger on the Al Suite II main menu bar AA aama Ai Charger g
43. sucks VviC_GW_2 X ray 2 4GHz ASUS ASUS VIC_13UC1 mnbvoz WL HW3 ASUS_WL700 ASUS CG8270 51 52 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Using the utilities Z The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package For more details on the recovery options in Windows 8 refer to Recovering your system in this chapter ASUS Al Suite Il ASUS Al Suite Il is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Using Al Suite II Al Suite Il automatically starts when you enter the Windows operating system The Al Suite Il icon appears in the Windows notification area Click the icon to open the Al Suite II main menu bar Click each button to select and launch a utility to monitor the system to update the motherboard BIOS to display the system information and to customize the settings of Al Suite Il Click to show the ASUS support information Click to select a utility Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors Click to show the Click to customize or CPU frequency system information the interface settings aN The applications in the Tool menu vary with models The screenshots of Al Suite Il in this user manual are for reference only The actual screenshots vary with models ASUS CG8270 53 The Tool menu The Tool menu includes the Probe Il Sensor Recor
44. t Opens the Narrator Settings lt Enter gt Enables the print screen function lt Prt Sc gt 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 gt Power gt Shut down to do a normal shutdown From the login screen click Power gt Shutdown If your Desktop PC is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your Desktop PC turns off Putting your Desktop PC to sleep To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode press the Power button once ASUS CG8270 31 32 Entering the BIOS Setup 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 You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel Quickly enter the BIOS Windows 8 boot time is quite fast so we developed the following ways for you to quickly
45. tive address IP address 192 168 128 Subnet mask 255 255 255 5 When done click OK Default gateway 192 168 128 Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server _ Validate settings upon exit Advanced ASUS CG8270 49 Wireless connection on selected models only Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection aN To establish a wireless connection you need to connect to a wireless access point AP Z To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal connect the external ee antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card The external antennas are optional items 50 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet To connect to a Wi Fi network 1 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 lt C gt Charm Bar 2 From the Charm bar select Settings and click the network icon Al 3 Select the network that you want to connect to from the list 4 Click Connect Networks Wi Fi ASUS DOCI Connect automatically ASUS DOC2 ASUS ASUS_Display ASUS_ERIC_65U_ER_ 5_2 4G star
46. tutorial to learn more about Windows 8 functionalities For details on using Windows 8 refer to the next sections ASUS CG8270 21 Using the Windows UI 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 Live tiles User account CN6870 amp Zoom in out button A for live tiles Windows apps These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled format for easy access A screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher is required to run a Windows apps Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully launched rs 22 Chapter 2 Using Windows 8 Hotspots 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 gt A te Ets J REAN S 4 Se Hotspots on the Start screen aN Refer to the next page for the Hotspots functions ASUS CG8270 23 Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent
47. uses and repair your P computer e Reinstall the operating system Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing e Replace with a new hard disk drive Hard disk drive failure Replace with compatible memory modules Remove the extra memory The system often Memory module problems modules that you have installed hangs or freezes then try again Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance There is not enough air ventilation for your computer Incompatible softwares are Reinstall the OS and reinstall installed compatible softwares Move your computer to an area with better air flow 70 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting CPU Problem Possible Cause It is normal The fan runs on its Your computer is booting full speed when the computer is up powering on The fan slows down after entering the OS Fe pp right The BIOS settings have Restore the BIOS to its default CES ON been changed settings the computer Update the BIOS to the latest version Visit the ASUS Support site at http support asus com to download the latest BIOS versions Old BIOS version Ensure that you are using a compatible or ASUS recommended CPU fan The CPU fan has been replaced There is not enough air ventilation for the Computer is too computer noisy when in use Update the BIOS If you know how to reinstall the The system temperature is motherboard try to clean the inner too hig
48. utilities MyLogo System Information 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 Updating the BIOS through the Internet EE To update the BIOS through the Internet e 1 From the ASUS Update screen select Update BIOS from file then click Next ASUS Update 2 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic Tick the two items if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto BIOS backup functions 3 Select the BIOS version that you want 77 SE ASUS Update to download then click Next sas When no updated version is detected a message is displayed informing you that there is no new BIOS file from the BIOS server 58 Chapter 6 Using the utilities 4 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 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 From the ASUS Update screen select ay Update BIOS from file then click Next nn sos aman 2 Locate the BIOS file from the Open
49. 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 c Once the pointer changes to a hand icon drag and drop the app to the right or left side of the display panel Using your keyboard e Launch an app then press lt gt to activate the Snap bar The first app would automatically be placed in the smaller display area 2 Launch another app This second app will automatically appear in the bigger display area 3 To switch between apps press lt J gt ASUS CG8270 29 Other keyboard shortcuts 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 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 Minimizes the Internet Explorer window Opens the Second screen pane Opens the Apps search pane Opens the Run window Opens Ease of Access Center Opens the Settings search pane Opens a menu box of Windows tools 30 Chapter 2 Using Windows 8 lt gt Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen Zooms out your screen lt gt Allows you to peek at the desktop lt g
50. your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings aN Back up all your data before using this option To reset your PC 1 Press lt F9 gt during bootup From the screen click Troubleshoot Select Reset your PC Click Next Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed Select Just remove my files Click Reset oO eS Recovering from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to recover your PC s settings Creating a USB recovery drive aN The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space yi All files on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during the process Before you proceed ensure that you back up all your important data To create a USB recovery drive 1 Launch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen Z For details refer to Launching the All Apps screen under Working with Windows apps 2 From the Control Panel s System and Security click Find and fix problems ASUS CG8270 61 3 Click Recovery gt Create a recovery drive 4 Click Copy the recovery partition ni nn from the PC to the recovery You can use a recovery drive to help troubleshoot problems with your PC even if it can t start If your PC came with a recovery partition you can also copy it to the recovery drive so you can use drive and then click Next clita ist V Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive Next Canc
51. yping position Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is firmly supported and angled slightly backward Sit upright with your knees elbows and hips at an approximately 90 angle when you are at the PC Place the monitor directly in front of you and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward Keep the mouse close to the keyboard and if necessary use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably lit area and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight Take regular mini breaks from using your Desktop PC ASUS CG8270 41 Using the memory card reader 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 Z Amemory card is keyed so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a card into a 2 slot to avoid damaging the card You can place media in one or more of the card slots and use each media indepe
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