Asus G70AB Owner's Manual

ASUS Desktop PCG70ABUser Manual

10EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB Desktop PC ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard package x1ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse x1Installation GuidePower cord x1 Warranty card x

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panelIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their l

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 13EnglishEnglishRear panelUSB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a

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 G70AB 15EnglishEnglishAir vents. These vents allow air ventilation.DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 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 G70AB 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 G70AB 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 G70AB 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 G70AB 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 G70AB 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 G70AB 29EnglishEnglishSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.A sc

3EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishContentsNotices ...

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 31EnglishEnglish  �Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen.  �-Zooms out your screen.  �,Allows you to peek at

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 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 G70AB 35EnglishEnglishConnecting 4.1 channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 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 G70AB 39EnglishEnglishSwitching Sound and Recording DevicesTo switch between the sound and recording device from the Phoebus contro

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 G70AB 41EnglishEnglish6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the conrmation message.3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do a

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 43Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper pos

44 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUsing the memory card readerDigital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 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 KeyboardYour Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS ROG U

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 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 G70AB 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 G70AB 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 G70AB 53EnglishEnglishEdit Script menuItems DescriptionEdit Script Click to open the Edit Script menu.TimingCheck this item to reco

54 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglish

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 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 G70AB 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 G70AB 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 G70AB 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 G70AB 63Chapter 6Using the utilitiesAI Suite IIAI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and al

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 65EnglishEnglishAdjust System Level Up via two methods:BIOSIn the BIOS Setup program, click Extreme Tweaker > System Level

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 67EnglishEnglishFan SpeedThe Fan Speed tab displays the current and threshold rotations (per minute) of the CPU, chassis, and

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 69EnglishEnglishUsing Sensor RecorderClick on Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor. Colore

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

70 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishAi Charger IIThe USB port comes with AI Charger II function that allows you to quickl-cha

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 71EnglishEnglishASUS Easy Update 2ASUS Easy Update 2 is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and app

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 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 utilitiesEnglishEnglishRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be d

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 75Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 77EnglishEnglish?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 79EnglishEnglishLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cabl

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

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

EnglishEnglishASUS G70AB 81EnglishEnglishCPUProblem 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