Asus CG8270 Owner's Manual Page 1

ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCG8270User Manual

10EnglishEnglishPackage contents• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• The illustrated items above are for refe

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panelIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishPower button. Press this button to turn on your computer.Front I/O ports coverUSB 3.0 ports.

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 13EnglishEnglishRear panelPower switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.Power connector. Plug the po

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUSB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 15EnglishEnglishActivity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 1

16 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices,

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 17EnglishEnglish• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device

18 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB po

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 19EnglishEnglishTurning your computer ONThis section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.T

2EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishCopyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software de

20 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 21Chapter 2Using Windows® 8Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Wind

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 23EnglishEnglishHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The funct

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thum

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 25EnglishEnglishWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launchin

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 27EnglishEnglishCharm barThe Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of s

28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishInside the Charm barSearch This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 29EnglishEnglishSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.A s

3EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishContentsNotices ...

30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to hel

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 31EnglishEnglish + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <,>A

32 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8EnglishEnglishEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are neede

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 33Chapter 3Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3

34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone p

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 35EnglishEnglishConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConnecting 8-channel Speakers

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 37EnglishEnglishConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 39EnglishEnglishConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI

4EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishContentsChapter 6: Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite II ...

40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 41Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po

42 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Ej

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 43EnglishEnglishUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

44 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishUsing the keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 45Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/ca

46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 47EnglishEnglishConguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connecti

48 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.Continue to the next ste

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 49EnglishEnglish9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Cl

5EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishNotices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest stan

50 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 51EnglishEnglishTo connect to a Wi-Fi network:1. Do any of the following to launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or f

52 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 53Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utili

54 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishThe Tool menuThe Tool menu includes the Probe II, Sensor Recorder, and Ai Charger+.Launch

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 55EnglishEnglishLaunching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system volt

56 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishLaunching and conguring Ai Charger+Ai Charger+, a unique and fast-charging software, all

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 57EnglishEnglishLaunching SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU tem

58 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. Tick the two items if

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 59EnglishEnglishUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the ASUS Update screen, s

6EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishIC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS

60 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 61EnglishEnglishRecovering your systemResetting your PCThe Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default sett

62 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 63EnglishEnglishRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done u

64 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 65Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

66 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 67EnglishEnglish?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

68 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power volta

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 69EnglishEnglishLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cab

7EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishRF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 19

70 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishSystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Clos

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8270 71EnglishEnglishCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

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8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishSafety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sp

9EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used