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    ASUS Gaming Desktop PC ROG CG8890 User Manual[...]

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    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[...]

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

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    4 English English English English Contents Chapter 6 Using the utilities AI Suite II ..................................................................................................... 51 System Level Up .......................................................................................... 52 Probe II .........................................[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    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. Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides [...]

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    9 English English English English ASUS ROG Gaming 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 x2 (optional) Antenna x1 (optional) Package c[...]

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    10 English English[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 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 ROG CG8890 Gaming Desktop PC! The ASUS ROG CG8890 Gaming Desktop PC provides cutting-ed[...]

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    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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 13 English English E-SATA Rear panel 21 20 13 12 10 1 1 9 14 22 1. USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. 2. Clear CMOS switch. Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only wh[...]

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    14 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English English • The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows ® 7 or later versions. UASP standard only supports Windows ® 8. • 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 u[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 15 English English 15. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 16. LAN (R�-45) port. LAN (R�-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps [...]

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    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 [...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 17 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. E-SATA The pr[...]

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

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    English English ASUS CG8890 19 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[...]

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    20 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 21 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.[...]

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    22 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 23 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[...]

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    24 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 25 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. [...]

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    26 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 27 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[...]

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    28 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 29 English English Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers[...]

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

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    English English ASUS CG8890 31 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 [...]

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    32 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 33 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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    34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 35 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[...]

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    36 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 [...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 37 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. [...]

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    38 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 39 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[...]

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    40 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 41 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[...]

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    42 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 43 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 [...]

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    44 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 45 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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    46 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 47 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[...]

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    48 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. [...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 49 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). E-SATA Wireless AP Modem[...]

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    50 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 51 Chapter 6 Using the utilities AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously . Installing AI Suite II T o install AI Suite II on your computer 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers inst[...]

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    52 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English The T ool menu The T ool menu includes System Level Up, Probe II, Sensor Recorder , Dr . Net, USB 3.0 Boost,and Ai Charger+. System Level Up System Level Up allows you to overclock the system from within Windows ® using the prole settings. T o launch System Level up, click T ool [...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 53 English English Adjust System Level Up via two methods: BIOS In the BIOS Setup program, click Extreme T weaker > System Level Up , and congure the options as needed. OC Button Press the OC button on the upper left side corner of the front panel of your desktop. Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the co[...]

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    54 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English V oltage The V oltage tab displays the system voltage sensors, including the current and threshold values. When a system voltage is less or more than the threshold percentage, the sensor sends an alert to the user through the monitor panels, or via a pop-up message. T emperature The [...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 55 English English Fan Speed The Fan Speed tab displays the current and threshold rotations (per minute) of the CPU, chassis, and power fans. When a fan rotation is less than the threshold rotation, the sensor sends an alert to the user through the monitor panels or via a pop-up message. Preference The Preference tab all[...]

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    56 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Alert Log The Alert Log tab displays all normal and critical events detected by the sensors, including the sensor value at the time of the event. Click Clear to empty the log. Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a [...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 57 English English Using Sensor Recorder Click on V oltage/ T emperature/ Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor . Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate real-time changes to the system status. Using History Record 1. Click on the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the le[...]

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    58 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Ai Charger+ Batt ery C hargi ng Version 1.1 (BC 1 .1), a USB Imple mente rs Fo rum ( USB-I F) ce rtie d USB char ging funct ion, is de signe d to make USB c hargi ng fa ster than stand ard U SB. U sing Ai Char ger+, a BC 1.1 compl iant USB d evice * wil l be detec ted a utoma tica[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 59 English English USB 3.0 Boost ASUS’ exclusive USB 3.0 Boost increases the speed of USB 3.0 devices and provides up-to- date support for the USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) standard. With USB 3.0 Boost, you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3.0 devices with ease. Launching USB 3.0 Boost Afte r ins talli[...]

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    60 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Sensor The Sensor panel disp lays real- time value s pro vided by s ystem sens ors m onito ring fan rota tion, CPU tempe ratur e, an d vol tage. T o la unch Senso r: • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar . CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel disp lays the c[...]

  • Page 61

    English English ASUS CG8890 61 English English The Update menu The Updat e men u all ows y ou to upda te th e moth erboa rd BI OS an d the boot logo usin g AS US upda te ut iliti es. ASUS Update ASUS Update provides options for updating the BIOS on your system. Y ou can update the BIOS on your system immediately or simply save the BIOS le for la[...]

  • Page 62

    62 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English USB BIOS Flashback The USB BIOS Flashback allows user to update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or the operating system by using a USB ash disk drive. • This function supports USB ash disks formatted using F A T 32/16 on a single partition. • Disable ErP READY in the BIO[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 63 English English MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-T ests (POST). Personalize your computer from the very beginning! Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo b[...]

  • Page 64

    64 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 7.1-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® prop[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 65 English English Control settings window Conguration options Information button Exit button Minimize button B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High [...]

  • Page 66

    66 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Using Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 Speaker and Headphone EAX Equalizer Mixer THX Adjusting V olume Restore to Defaults Mute 2. Click Activate to start activation.[...]

  • Page 67

    English English ASUS CG8890 67 English English Speaker and Headphone Y ou can adjust speaker-related or headphone-related congurations in the Sound Blaster Console. Environment Audio Extensions (EAX) After enabling the EAX effects, you are allowed to select and add your desired environment sounds into the music. Equalizer Y ou can manually adjus[...]

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    68 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Mixer Y ou can manually adjust the audio volumes, including Line In, Stereo Mix and Microphone, when recording or during the playback. THX THX is a high-delity sound technology that allows you to adjust the surround sound effect, sub-woofer volume, etc.[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 69 English English After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears on 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[...]

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    70 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English 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 a maximum of 20[...]

  • Page 71

    English English ASUS CG8890 71 English English 5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply . 6. Key in the password you have set previously , then click Ok . T o unlock the device: 1. Select the locked device, then click Apply . 2. Key in the password you have set previously , then click Ok . T o change the password: • Click Change Pa[...]

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    72 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer . T o add an application: 1. Click Add , then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites . 2. Click Open on the le locat[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 73 English English Information Click the tab on the Information window to see detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory .[...]

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    74 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 75 English English 4. Select the language you want to use for the Installation Wizard. Click Next . 5. Click Next to continue. 6. T ick I accept the License Conditions . When done, click Next .[...]

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    76 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 .[...]

  • Page 77

    English English ASUS CG8890 77 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 .[...]

  • Page 78

    78 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[...]

  • Page 79

    English English ASUS CG8890 79 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[...]

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    80 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs to create the Recovery DVD. Remove or disconnect any external hard disks before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data due to the risk of setting up Windows on the [...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 81 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[...]

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    82 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 83 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 [...]

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    84 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. [...]

  • Page 85

    English English ASUS CG8890 85 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[...]

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    86 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[...]

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    English English ASUS CG8890 87 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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    ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate W ay , [...]