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ASUS Gaming Desktop PCROG CG8890User Manual

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EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 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 CG8890 13EnglishEnglishE-SATARear panel212013121011914221. USB 2.0 ports.USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) p

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish• The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. UASP standard only supports W

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 15EnglishEnglish15. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.16. LAN (R�-45) port.LAN (

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 17EnglishEnglishConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear

18 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishTurning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your c

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 19Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app

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

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 21EnglishEnglishPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide yo

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 23EnglishEnglishExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigation o

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 25EnglishEnglishProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert noti

26 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 CG8890 27To remove a USB storage device:1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 Flas

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 29EnglishEnglishConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 31EnglishEnglishConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 33EnglishEnglishConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI

34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 35Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 37EnglishEnglishUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 39EnglishEnglishUsing the ASUS GX900 Gaming MouseYour CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mo

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 41EnglishEnglishMain MenuItems Description1 Click each tab to display the selected prole menu.2 Displays the prole icon t

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 43EnglishEnglishFunctions DescriptionKeyboard Press the button to perform a keystroke or keystroke sequence.MacroPress the b

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 45EnglishEnglishEdit Script menuItems DescriptionEdit Script Click to open the Edit Script menu.TimingCheck this item to rec

46 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 47Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/ca

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 49EnglishEnglishWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connec

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

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 51Chapter 6Using the utilitiesAI Suite IIAI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and a

52 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishThe Tool menuThe Tool menu includes System Level Up, Probe II, Sensor Recorder, Dr. Net,

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 53EnglishEnglishAdjust System Level Up via two methods:BIOSIn the BIOS Setup program, click Extreme Tweaker > System Leve

54 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishVoltageThe Voltage tab displays the system voltage sensors, including the current and thr

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 55EnglishEnglishFan SpeedThe Fan Speed tab displays the current and threshold rotations (per minute) of the CPU, chassis, an

56 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishAlert LogThe Alert Log tab displays all normal and critical events detected by the sensor

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 57EnglishEnglishUsing Sensor RecorderClick on Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor. Color

58 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishAi Charger+Battery Charging Version 1.1 (BC 1.1), a USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certi

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 59EnglishEnglishUSB 3.0 BoostASUS’ exclusive USB 3.0 Boost increases the speed of USB 3.0 devices and provides up-to-date su

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

60 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishSensorThe Sensor panel displays real-time values provided by system sensors monitoring fa

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 61EnglishEnglishThe Update menuThe Update menu allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the boot logo using ASUS update

62 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUSB BIOS FlashbackThe USB BIOS Flashback allows user to update the BIOS without entering

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 63EnglishEnglishMyLogo2This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on scre

64 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishAudio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 7.1-channel audio capability to deli

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 65EnglishEnglishControl settings windowConguration options Information buttonExit buttonMinimize buttonB. Realtek HD Audio

66 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUsing Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2Speaker and HeadphoneEAXEqualizerMixerTHXAdjusting VolumeRes

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 67EnglishEnglishSpeaker and HeadphoneYou can adjust speaker-related or headphone-related congurations in the Sound Blaster

68 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishMixerYou can manually adjust the audio volumes, including Line In, Stereo Mix and Microph

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 69EnglishEnglishAfter launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears on the Windows® taskbar.Right-click this icon t

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

70 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishAI SecurityAI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 71EnglishEnglish5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply.6. Key in the password you have set previously, th

72 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishMy FavoritesMy Favorites allows you to add applications you frequently use, saving you fr

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 73EnglishEnglishInformationClick the tab on the Information window to see detailed information about your system, motherboar

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 75EnglishEnglish4. Select the language you want to use for the Installation Wizard. Click Next.5. Click Next to continue.6

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 77EnglishEnglishBurning lesTo burn les:1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add.2. Select the les that you wa

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 79EnglishEnglishRecovering your systemUsing the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’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 utilitiesEnglishEnglishUsing the Recovery DVD (on selected models)Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs to create the Recovery DVD.R

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 81Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 83EnglishEnglish?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 85EnglishEnglishLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cab

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

EnglishEnglishASUS CG8890 87EnglishEnglishCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

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