Asus CG8580 User Manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCG8580User Manual

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EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panelIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.2. Secure Digital™ / MultiMedia

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 13EnglishEnglishRear panelUSB3.0/UASPUSB KB/MS1514171113108972064221951221131. USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UA

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishRefer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6,

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 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 CG8580 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 CG8580 19EnglishEnglishTurning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your co

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 CG8580 21Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 23EnglishEnglishPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide yo

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 25EnglishEnglishExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigation o

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishAdding a new folderTo add a new folder:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the toolbar, cli

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 27EnglishEnglishProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert noti

28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7EnglishEnglishSetting up a user’s passwordTo set up a user’s password:1. Select the user that you would like to set a p

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 29To remove a USB storage device:1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 Fla

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 31EnglishEnglishConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 33EnglishEnglishConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 35EnglishEnglishConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI

36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 37Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 39EnglishEnglishUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

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

40 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUsing the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming KeyboardYour CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with the bund

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 41EnglishEnglishUsing the ASUS GX900 Gaming MouseYour CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mo

42 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish*Prole switch LED indicationsLED colorsIndications NoneNormal ProleGreenProle 1RedPro

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 43EnglishEnglishMain MenuItems Description1 Click each tab to display the selected prole menu.2 Displays the prole icon t

44 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishProle 1 menuItems Description1 Click to open the Edit menu and change the prole name an

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 45EnglishEnglishFunctions DescriptionKeyboard Press the button to perform a keystroke or keystroke sequence.MacroPress the b

46 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEdit Macro menuItems DescriptionEdit Macro Click to open the Edit Macro menu.TimingCheck

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 47EnglishEnglishEdit Script menuItems DescriptionEdit Script Click to open the Edit Script menu.TimingCheck this item to rec

48 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 49Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/ca

5EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishNotices REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 51EnglishEnglishWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connec

52 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetEnglishEnglishTo connect to a wireless network:1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 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 System Level Up, Probe II, Sensor Recorder, and A

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 55EnglishEnglishLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and de

56 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishLaunching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 57EnglishEnglishLaunching and conguring Ai Charger+Ai Charger+, a unique and fast-charging software, allows you to charge y

58 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishLaunching SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fa

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 59EnglishEnglish2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. Tick the two items if you want to enabl

6EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishRF exposure warningThis equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna

60 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the AS

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 61EnglishEnglishThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, C

62 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishThe Settings screenThe Settings screen allows you to customize the main menu bar settings

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 63EnglishEnglishAfter launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar.Right-click this icon t

64 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishAI Manager quick barThe AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to la

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 65EnglishEnglishAI SecurityAI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ash disks and CD/D

66 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishAI BootingAI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 67EnglishEnglishSupportClick any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download

68 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishNero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds o

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 69EnglishEnglish4. Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard. Click Next.5. Click Next to continue.6. T

7EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishSafety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sp

70 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish7. Select Typical then click Next.8. Tick Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous appl

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 71EnglishEnglishBurning lesTo burn les:1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add.2. Select the les that you wa

72 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish3. After selecting les that you want to burn, click Burn to burn the les to a disc.For

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 73EnglishEnglishRecovering your systemUsing the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s

74 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUsing the Recovery DVD (on selected models)Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 75EnglishEnglishIntroduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologiesThis document details the overview of the ins

76 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishSSD Capacity RequirementsSSD Partition Capacity RequirementsSystem DRAM2GB 4GB 8GBIntel®

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 77EnglishEnglishIntel® Smart Response TechnologyIntel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses

78 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish3. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switc

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 79EnglishEnglish3. Right click the New Volume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink Volume. 4. If your S

8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used

80 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish6. To launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories >

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 81EnglishEnglish12. Type set id=84 override, press Enter, and wait for the “shrinking process” until the Disk Management ut

82 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishRecovering the partitionThis procedure allows you to delete the Intel® Rapid Start Techno

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 83EnglishEnglish5. Type list partition, press Enter, and select the partition where the Intel® Rapid Start Technology is

84 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish10. Click Next after selecting the default selected disk. 11. Extend volume s

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 85EnglishEnglish5. Select all and click Next for Custom Setup. 6. Click Install to proceed the installation.7.

86 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglish3. To disable the updating function, click Disable Updating. Clicking this button automatically disabl

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 87Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 89EnglishEnglish?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

9EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishASUS Essentio Desktop PCASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard package x1ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse x1Installation GuidePower cord x1

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 91EnglishEnglishLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cab

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8580 93EnglishEnglishCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

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