Asus ROG G20CB manual

Desktop PC G20CB U ser Guide[...]

2 Copyright © 2015 ASUST eK Computer Inc. A ll Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and soft ware described in it, may be repr oduced, transmitted , transcribed, stored in a r etrieval system, or translated int o any language in any f orm or by any means, ex cept documentation kept by the purchaser f or backup purposes, [...]

3 Con tents Notices ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Safety information ........................................................................................................................... 8 Conv entions used in this guide.......[...]

4 Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback Ser vices ASUS recycling and takeback programs come fr om our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. W e believe in providing solutions f or you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other c omponents, as well as the packaging materials. P lease go to http://csr .a[...]

5 IC: Canadian Compliance Sta tement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industr y Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian int erference- causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is s[...]

6 VCCI: Japan C ompliance Statement VCCI Class B Sta tement This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiv er , it may cause radio interference. Install and use equipment accor ding to the instruction manual. Equipment register ed based on the confirmation measurement at the u[...]

7 BSMI: T aiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Sta tement K C (RF Equipment)[...]

8 Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals bef ore cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergen t and a few drops of warm water then remo ve any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT plac e on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing i[...]

9 Con ventions used in this guide T o ensure that you per form certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where t o find more informa tion Refer to the follo wing sources f or additional information and for pr oduct and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website pr ovides updated information on A[...]

10 Package c ontents • Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing ,contactyourretailer . • Theillustrateditemsabov eareforreferenceonly .Actualproductspecicationsmayvarywith different models . Desktop PC G20CB Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Po wer cor d x1 2nd Po wer c[...]

W elcome! Thank you for pur chasing the ASUS D esktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user- centric utilities. All these values are encapsula ted in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS W arranty Card before setting up your ASUS Deskt op PC. Getting to know your [...]

Fro nt Po wer button. P ress this button to turn on your computer . Optical disk drive bay . There is an optical disk drive in this bay . Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button t o eject the optical disk drive tray . USB 3.0 ports. T hese Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) por ts connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , sca[...]

Rear USB 3.1 ports. T hese 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) por ts connect to USB 3.1/3.0 /2.0 devices. USB 3.0 ports. T hese Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) por ts connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner, camera, PD A, and others. • DONOTconnectakeyboard/mousetoan yUSB3.0por twhen?[...]

Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Por t Headset 2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink (Rear panel) M ic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center Front panel - - [...]

ASUS Graphics Cards . The display output por ts on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia I nterface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD , Blu-ray , and other protected content. Po wer jack 1. This port connects to a 180W adapter ([...]

Setting up your comput er This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devic es, such as the ex ternal monitor , keyboard, mouse, and pow er cord, to your computer . Connecting an external monitor Connect your monitor to the onboard HDMI output port. T o connect an external monitor: 1. Connec t an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on th[...]

3. Wait until the operating system loads aut omatically . For details on shutting do wn your Desktop PC, ref er to the Windo ws ® 10 User Manual , which can be found in this manual. Pow er button T urning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your c omputer . T urning your c omputer ON T o turn your [...]

18 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

Connecting a USB storage de vice This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1, USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 ports on the front and rear panels . The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. T o connect a USB storage device:  • Inser ttheUSBstoragedevicetoy ourcomputer . Fr ont panel Rear panel ASUS G20CB 19 EN[...]

Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting microphone and speak ers 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 c onnect 2.1- channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers 20 Chapter 2: C[...]

Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers ASUS G20CB 21 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your comput er ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

Connecting multiple external display s 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, y ou are allowed t o set display modes. Y ou can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main displa y , or as an ex tension to enlar[...]

Connecting an HD T V Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV ) to the HDMI por t 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t[...]

ASUS G20CB 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using y our computer Proper postur e when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper postur e is necessar y to prevent strain to y our wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles . This sec tion provides you with tips on a voiding phy sical discomfort and possible injury while usi[...]

Using the optical driv e Inserting an optical disc T o inser t an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button to open the tray . 2. Place the disc on the optical drive with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop is positioned horizontally . 3. Push the tray gently to [...]

W ired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer t o a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. S et up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with y our DSL/cable modem. 2. Connec t one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the [...]

LAN RJ-45 cable Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o connect via a LAN: 1. Connec t 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. Turn on your comput er . 3. Configure the necessary I nternet connection settings. • Contactyournetworkadministratorf or[...]

Configuring a dynamic IP/PPP oE network connection T o configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE netw ork connection: 1. Launch Network and Sharing C enter in either of these two ways: a) Fr om the taskbar , r ight-click , then click Open Network and Sharing Cent er . b) Fr om the Start menu, click Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Netwo[...]

8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Nex t . 7. R eturn to the Network and Sharing Cent er and then click Set up a new connection or network . 9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Nex t . 10. F ollow the next onscreen instructions to complete the setup . Configuring a static IP netw ork connec tion T o configure a static IP network connec[...]

W i-Fi connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet thr ough a wireless connection. T o establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access poin t (AP). T o increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, c onnect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Ca[...]

32 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

ASUS G20CB 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 5 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some pr oblems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? My computer cannot be pow ered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up . • Checkifyourcomputerispr operlyconnected. • Checkifthewall?[...]

34 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? No display on the monitor . • Checkifthemonitorispower edon. • Ensurethatyourmonitorispr oper lyconnectedtothevideooutputportonyour computer . • Ifyourcomputercomeswithadiscret egraphicscard ,ensur[...]

ASUS G20CB 35 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The picture on the HD T V is distor ted. • Itiscausedbythedierentresolutionsofy ourmonitorandyourHDTV.A djustthe screen resolution to fit y our HDTV . T o change the screen resolution:  • Fr omtheStartmenu,click Settings > System > Dis[...]

36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH Powe r Problem Possible Cause Action No power ( The power indicator is off ) Incorrect power voltage • Setyourcomputer’ spowervoltage switch to your ar ea ’ s power requirements . • Adjustthevoltagesettings .Ensurethat the power cor d is unplug[...]

ASUS G20CB 37 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 ser vice center . Y our computer is not properly connected to a ro[...]

38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH Sy stem 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 comput er . • Reinstalltheoperatingsystem. The [...]

ASUS G20CB 39 ENGLISH ENGLISH CPU Problem Possible Cause A ction T oo noisy r ight after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. It is normal. T he fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its default settings. Old [...]

40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

ASUS Desktop PC W indow s ® 10 U ser Manual E10435 First E dition May 2015 Copyright © ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reser ved Appendix W indows ® 10 User Manual[...]

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ASUS Desktop PC 43 ENGLISH ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time , a ser ies of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system. T o star t your Desktop PC for the first time: When you start your computer for the first time , a ser ies of screens [...]

44 Windows® 10 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Click your acc ount name to change the picture, sign out of your acc ount, or lock your Desktop PC Click to display all the apps Click to put on sleep mode, shut down, or restart your desktop PC Click to expand the Start screen Click to launch the Start menu Pin on or launch a tiled-format app from the St[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH Start screen TheStartscreen,whichappearstogetherwiththeStartmenu,helpsorganizealltheappsyouneed injustoneplace. TheappsontheStartscreenaredisplayedontiled-formatf oreasyaccess. Some apps require signing in to y ou[...]

46 Windows® 10 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH T ask bar Windows® 10 c omes with the standard taskbar , which keeps all your currently running apps or items in the background . Unpinning apps from the taskbar 1. FromtheStartscreenortaskbar,right -clicktheappyouwanttounpin. 2. Click Unpin from Start or Unpin this[...]

ASUS Desktop PC 47 ENGLISH ENGLISH Snap featur e The Snap featur e displays about four apps or mor e in one screen, allowing you to work or switch among apps. Using Snap Use your Desktop PC’ s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. Using your mouse a) Launch an app, then drag and r elease on a screen corner to snap it in place. b) Snap anot[...]

48 Windows® 10 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Ke yboard shortcuts Using your keyboard , you can also use the follo wing shortcuts to help you launch apps and navigate W indows ® 10. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app + <D> Launches the desktop + <E> Launches File Explor er + <F> or + <W> Activates the [...]

ASUS Desktop PC 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the r einstallation and reset process . Removing ev er ything and reinstalling W indows® 10 Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings. Refer to the st eps below to use this option.[...]

50 Windows® 10 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS contact information ASUST eK C OMPUTER INC. Address   15Li- T eRoad,Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan11259 T elephone   +886-2-2894-3447 F ax    +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail   info@asus.com.tw W eb site www.asus.c om.tw T echnical Support T elephone[...]