Asus G30AB-KR003S User Manual

ASUS Gaming Desktop PCROG TYTAN G30ABUser Manual

10EnglishEnglishASUS ROG TYTAN G30AB Gaming Desktop PCKeyboard x1Installation GuideMouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1Warranty card x1 Antenn

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 11Welcome!Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ROG TYTAN G30AB Gaming Desktop PC!The ASUS ROG TYTAN G30AB Desktop PC provides cu

12 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishPower button. Press this button to turn on your computer.Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slo

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 13EnglishEnglishPower switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.Power connector. Plug the power cord to

14 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUSB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0)

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 15EnglishEnglishASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wirele

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 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 G30AB 19EnglishEnglishTurning your computer ONThis section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.Tu

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

20 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 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 G30AB 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 G30AB 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 G30AB 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 G30AB 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 G30AB 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 G30AB 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 G30AB 35EnglishEnglishConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 37EnglishEnglishConnecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card)No Item Description1 Microphone In PortConnect the micr

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 39EnglishEnglishSwitching Sound and Recording DevicesTo switch between the sound and recording device from the Phoebus contro

4EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishContentsUsing the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard (on selected models only) ...

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 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 G30AB 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 G30AB 45EnglishEnglishUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press

46 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishABUsing the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard (on selected models only)Your G30AB Gaming Deskt

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 47EnglishEnglishKeys Description Keys Description1Left button7GX900 logo2Right button8IE Forward button3Scroll wheel9IE Backw

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 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 G30AB 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 G30AB 53EnglishEnglishEdit Script menuItems DescriptionEdit Script Click to open the Edit Script menu.TimingCheck this item to reco

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 55Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/cab

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 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 G30AB 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 G30AB 61EnglishEnglishTo connect to a Wi-Fi network:1. Do any of the following to launch the charms bar from the Start screen or f

62 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 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 U

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 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 G30AB 67EnglishEnglishLaunching SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPUdispl

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 69EnglishEnglishUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the ASUS Update screen, se

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

70 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishDownloading the BIOS from the InternetTo download the BIOS from the Internet:2. Select t

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 71EnglishEnglishThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CP

72 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishASUS Easy UpdateASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 73EnglishEnglishRecovering your systemResetting your PCThe Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default setti

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 75EnglishEnglishRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done us

76 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 77Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.?

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 79EnglishEnglish?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

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

80 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltag

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 81EnglishEnglishLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cabl

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G30AB 83EnglishEnglishCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It

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