Asus CG8580 manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop PC CG8580 User Manual[...]

2 English English English English Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK 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 purchase[...]

3 English English English English Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 7 Conventions used in this guide ...............................................[...]

4 English English English English Contents Chapter 6: Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ........................................................................................... 53 ASUS AI Manager ........................................................................................ 63 Nero 9 .................................................[...]

5 English English English English Notices 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 [...]

6 English English English English RF exposure warning 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 [...]

7 English English English English 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 s[...]

8 English English English English Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent da[...]

9 English English English English ASUS Essentio Desktop PC ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard package x1 ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse x1 In stalla tion Guide Power cord x1 Nero 9 burning software DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 W arranty card x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 (optional) OR Wi-Fi Ring moving antenna x1 Antenna x1 (optional) (optional) Package con[...]

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English English ASUS CG8580 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting started Getting to know your computer Front panel Illustrations are for reference only . The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Essentio CG8580 Desktop PC! The ASUS Essentio CG8580 Desktop PC provides cutting-edge p[...]

12 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English 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 inst[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 13 English English Rear panel USB3.0/UASP USB KB/MS 15 14 17 1 1 1 3 10 8 9 7 20 6 4 22 19 5 12 21 13 1. USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3. 0 Boost UASP Mode. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. • The USB 3.0 ports only [...]

14 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English English Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration. 4. DisplayPort. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. 5. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant al[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 15 English English Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port LED indications 21. Sound card ports (removable). Sound card ports (removabl[...]

16 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English English 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 . Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to [...]

English English ASUS CG8580 17 English English • 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. • T o connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monito[...]

18 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English English Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer . 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[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 19 English English T urning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer . T urning your computer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn your monitor ON. 2. T urn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer. T urning your computer OFF T [...]

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English English ASUS CG8580 21 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. T o start for the rst time: 1. T urn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up[...]

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 English English English English Using Windows ® 7 desktop 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 T o la[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 23 English English Pinning items on the jumplists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar , a jumplist launches to provide you with quick- access to the program’s or item’s related links.Y ou may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media les.[...]

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 English English English English Using the notication area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notication Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center . Network connection This icon displays the connection status a[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 25 English English Exploring les and folders T o explore les 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 . Customizing the le/folder view T o cus[...]

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 English English English English Adding a new folder T o add a new folder: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. From the toolbar , click New folder . 3. Key in a name for the new folder . Y ou may also right-click anywhere on the View pane, click New > Folder . Backing up your les Setting up a backup T o set up a ba[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 27 English English Protecting your computer Using Windows ® 7 Action Center Windows ® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security information, system maintenance information, and the option to automatically troubleshoot and x some common computer problems. Y ou may customize the notications. [...]

28 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 English English Setting up a user’s password T o 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 conrm it. Key in your password’s hint. 4. When done, click Create password . Activating the anti-virus software T rend M[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 29 T o remove a USB storage device: 1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer , then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk or Eject USB3.0 FlashDisk if you are using the USB3.0 ash drive or USB3.0-compatible devices. 2. When the Safe to Remove Hardware message pops up, remove the USB storage device from you[...]

30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English English English 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. Conne[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 31 English English Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers[...]

32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English English English Connecting 8-channel Speakers[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 33 English English Connecting multiple external displays Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. Y ou can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your [...]

34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English English English 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[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 35 English English Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer . • Y ou need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately . • T o get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters.[...]

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English English ASUS CG8580 37 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and f[...]

38 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English 3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject , and then remove the card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur . T o prevent data loss, use [...]

English English ASUS CG8580 39 English English Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o 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. [...]

40 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard Y our 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 Use the bundled PS/2 to USB adaptor to connect your gaming keyboard to your comput[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 41 English English Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse Y our 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 b[...]

42 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English *Prole switch LED indications LED colors Indications None Normal Prole Green Prole 1 Red Prole 2 Orange Prole 3 **DPI switch LED indications LED colors Indications 2 DPI Level 1 4 DPI Level 2 Launching the program A specially designed program is pre-installed on your c[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 43 English English Main Menu Items Description 1 Click each tab to display the selected prole menu. 2 Displays the prole icon to congure prole 1-3 menus. 3 Click to reset the DPI conguration to the previously saved settings. 4 Drag the slider to adjust the DPI value for each level. 5 Click to reset the but[...]

44 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English Prole 1 menu Items Description 1 Click to open the Edit menu and change the prole name and prole icon. 2 Enter the desired prole name. 3 Click to locate the image le you want to use as the prole icon. 4 Select the function for each button/action from the drop down l[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 45 English English Functions Description Keyboard Press the button to perform a keystroke or keystroke sequence. Macro 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. Script #1-6 Press the button to run a script that you can edit via the Edit [...]

46 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English Edit Macro menu Items Description Edit Macro Click to open the Edit Macro menu. Timing Check this item to record the time between pressing down and releasing a button. (Default: 12 milliseconds) Insert When checked, the new instruction will be inserted before the selected instruction[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 47 English English Edit Script menu Items Description Edit Script Click to open the Edit Script menu. Timing Check this item to record the time between pressing down and releasing a button. (Default: 12 milliseconds) Insert When checked, the new instruction will be inserted before the selected instruction. Otherwise, any[...]

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English English ASUS CG8580 49 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). 2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the r[...]

50 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet English English English English Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o connect via a LAN: 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. 2. T urn on your computer. 3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings. [...]

English English ASUS CG8580 51 English English Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. T o establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP). USB3.0/UASP USB KB/MS USB KB/MS Wireless AP Modem USB3.0/UASP USB KB/MS Wireless AP Modem T o esta[...]

52 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet English English T o connect to a wireless network: 1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display the available wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect . 3. Y ou may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless networ[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 53 Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously . Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows ® operating system. The AI Suite II ic[...]

54 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English The T ool menu The T ool menu includes the System Level Up, Probe II, Sensor Recorder, and Ai Charger+. System Level Up System Level Up allows you to overclock the system in Windows ® environment using the prole settings. T o launch System Level up, click T ool > System Level [...]

English English ASUS CG8580 55 English English Launching and conguring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your co[...]

56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. T o launch Sensor Recorder: • Clic k T ool > Se nsor Recor der o n the AI Suite II m ain me nu ba r .[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 57 English English Launching and conguring Ai Charger+ Ai C harge r+, a uniq ue an d fas t-cha rging soft ware, allow s you to c harge your BC 1 .1* mobi le de vices on y our c omput er’s USB p ort t hree t imes faste r tha n the stan dard USB devi ces** . • Ai Charger+ is available only on USB 3.0 ports and start[...]

58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Launching Sensor The Sensor panel disp lays the curr ent v alue of a sys tem s ensor suc h as fan rota tion, CPU disp lays the c urren t val ue of a sy stem senso r such as f an ro tatio n, CP U temp eratu re, a nd vo ltage s. T o la unch Senso r: • Click Monitor > Sensor on the[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 59 English English 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. T ick the two items if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download, then click Next . When no updated version is detected, a message is displayed informin[...]

60 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le , then click Next . 4. Click Y es if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power-On Self-T ests[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 61 English English 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[...]

62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English 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 inte[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 63 English English After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar . Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window , and to launch the AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar . ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and[...]

64 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily . Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents. Click the Maximize/restore button[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 65 English English AI Security AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access. T o lock a device: 1. When using AI Security for the rst time, you are asked to set a password. Key in a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters[...]

66 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English AI Booting AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. T o specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a device, then click the left/right button to specify the boot sequence. 2. When done, press Apply . My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that y[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 67 English English Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information. Information Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and m[...]

68 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy , burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data. Installing Nero 9 T o 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-cli[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 69 English English 4. Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard. Click Next . 5. Click Next to continue. 6. T ick I accept the License Conditions . When done, click Next .[...]

70 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English 7. Select T ypical then click Next . 8. T ick Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then click Next . 9. When done, click Exit .[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 71 English English Burning les T o burn les: 1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add . 2. Select the les that you want to burn. When done, click Add .[...]

72 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English 3. After selecting les that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the les to a disc. For more details about using Nero 9, refer to the Nero website at www .nero.com[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 73 English English Recovering your system 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 les (such as Outlook PST les) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of a[...]

74 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wro[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 75 Chapter 7 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting 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. • Ch[...]

76 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting English English English 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 t[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 77 English English ? 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 t your HDTV . T o change the screen resolution: 1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel [...]

78 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting English English English English Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • If your computer has a power voltage switch, set it to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. [...]

English English ASUS CG8580 79 English English LAN Problem Possible Cause Action Cannot access the Internet The LAN cable is not connected. Connect the LAN cable to your computer . LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, try another LAN cable. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center . Y our computer is not properly c[...]

80 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting English English English English System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow T oo many programs are running. Close some of the programs. Computer virus attack • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer . • Reinstall the operating system. The system often hangs or fre[...]

English English ASUS CG8580 81 English English CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy right after turning on the computer . Y our 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 [...]

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