Asus G50AB User Manual

ASUS Desktop PCG50ABUser Manual

10EnglishEnglishASUS Desktop PCASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard package x1ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse x1Installation GuidePower cord x1 Installation Guide x1

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 11Chapter 1Getting startedWelcome!Thank you for purchasing the ASUS G50AB Desktop PC! The ASUS G50AB Desktop PC provides cutt

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishFront panelPower button. Press this button to turn on your computer.Optical disk drive bay. T

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 13EnglishEnglishCompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card into this slot.Secure Digita

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishRear panelUSB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 de

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 15EnglishEnglishUSB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect t

16 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelL

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 17EnglishEnglishActivity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10Mbps connectionORANGE Linke

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 19EnglishEnglishConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear

2EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishCopyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software de

20 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishTurning your computer ONThis section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 21Chapter 2Using Windows® 8Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appe

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 23EnglishEnglishHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functi

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 25EnglishEnglishWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launching

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 27EnglishEnglishCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 29EnglishEnglishSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.A sc

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 31EnglishEnglish + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <,>Al

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 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 G50AB 35EnglishEnglishConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 37EnglishEnglishConnecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card)No Item Description1 Microphone In Port Connect the mic

38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConnecting the Phoebus Control Box with an external headphone and microph

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 39EnglishEnglishConguring the default audio deviceTo congure the default audio device: 1. Right-click the volume icon on t

4EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishContentsChapter 5: Connecting to the InternetWired connection ...

40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, H

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 41EnglishEnglish3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the

42 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglishConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer.

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 43Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper pos

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 45EnglishEnglishUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

46 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUsing the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming KeyboardYour Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS ROG U9N

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 47EnglishEnglishUsing the ASUS GX900 Gaming MouseYour Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse for your full

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 49EnglishEnglishMain MenuItems Description1 Click each tab to display the selected prole menu.2 Displays the prole icon to

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

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 51EnglishEnglishFunctions DescriptionKeyboard Press the button to perform a keystroke or keystroke sequence.MacroPress the bu

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 53EnglishEnglishEdit Script menuItems DescriptionEdit Script Click to open the Edit Script menu.TimingCheck this item to reco

54 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 55Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetWired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a lo

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 57EnglishEnglishConguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connectio

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 59EnglishEnglish9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Cli

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

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 61EnglishEnglish• To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the a

62 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetEnglishEnglishTo connect to a Wi-Fi network:1. Do any of the following to launch the Charms bar from the Star

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 63Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilit

64 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishThe Tool menuThe Tool menu includes the System Level Up, Probe II, Sensor Recorder, and A

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 65EnglishEnglishLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and det

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 67EnglishEnglishLaunching and conguring Ai Charger+Ai Charger+, a unique and fast-charging software, allows you to charge yo

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 69EnglishEnglish2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. Tick the two items if you want to enable

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

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 71EnglishEnglishThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CP

72 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishRecovering your systemResetting your PCThe Reset your PC option restores your PC to its f

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 73EnglishEnglish5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next.7. Click Create. W

74 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory set

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ASUS G50AB 76EnglishEnglishChapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

ASUS G50AB 77EnglishEnglish?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the

78 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your m

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 79EnglishEnglishPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltage• If your co

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

80 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Conn

EnglishEnglishASUS G50AB 81EnglishEnglishSystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Close some of the pr

82 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingEnglishEnglishCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.I

EnglishEnglishASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

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