Asus Eee Box User Manual

Eee Box PCUser Manual

10 Eee Box PCWelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of the Eee Box PC. The following illustration displays the package contents of your new Eee Box P

Eee Box PC 11Knowing your Eee Box PCFront viewRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system.123123 Hard disk LED

12 Eee Box PC USB port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB devices such as keyboards, mouse devices, cameras, and hard disk dr

Eee Box PC 13Rear viewRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system.12345612 Wireless antenna jack The jack is us

14 Eee Box PC DVI port The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) port supports a high quality VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to all

Eee Box PC 15Positioning your Eee Box PCInstalling the standErect your Eee Box PC with the supplied stand. To do so:1. Locate the screw hole on the b

16 Eee Box PCInstalling your Eee Box PC to a monitorYou can also install your Eee Box PC to the back of a monitor. To do so:1. Secure the metal shel

Eee Box PC 17Setting up your Eee Box PCYou need to connect peripherals before using your Eee Box PC.Connecting to a displayConnect one end of a DVI ca

18 Eee Box PCConnecting to a network deviceConnect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and the other end to a hub or s

Eee Box PC 19Using your Eee Box PCConguring wireless connectionTo connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below:Connect the supplied w

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20 Eee Box PCConguring wired connectionTo establish a wired network, follow the instructions below:Using a static IP3. Hightlight Internet Protocol

Eee Box PC 214. Select Use the following IP address.5. Enter your IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway.6. If needed, enter the Preferred DN

22 Eee Box PC4. Click Next. 5. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.6. Select Set up my connection manually.7. Select your connection t

Eee Box PC 23Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you have problems connecting to the network.10. Click Finish to finish the configuration.1

24 Eee Box PCASUS Easy UpdateASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects and downloads the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications f

Eee Box PC 25Eee Box Express GateEee Box Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to web, Skype, and your photo albums. A

26 Eee Box PCKnowing the Express Gate keyboard shortcutsThe following are frequently-used Express Gate keyboard shortcuts.In the first screen:Key Funct

Eee Box PC 27Using the Configuration panelThe configuration panel allows you to change Express Gate settings.Click an icon to open a configuration tool.

28 Eee Box PCUsing the LaunchBarThe LaunchBar contains application and system status icons. The LaunchBar can be hidden or located on any side of the

Eee Box PC 29 Customizes LaunchBar settings. Shows the “ASUS Utility” panel. Shows Express Gate version information. Opens Express Gate online He

Eee Box PC 3ContentsContents ...3Notices ...

30 Eee Box PCRecovering your systemUsing the recovery DVDThe recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system installed on your system at the fa

Eee Box PC 315. Insert the support CD into the optical drive when you are asked to. After the system recovery is completed, restart the computer.6.

32 Eee Box PCUsing the hidden partitionThe recovery partition includes an image of the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your syst

4 Eee Box PCContentsRecovering your system ...30Using the recovery DVD ...

Eee Box PC 5NoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followi

6 Eee Box PCCanadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from di

Eee Box PC 7Safety informationYour Eee Box PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. Howe

8 Eee Box PC • Liquid has been spilled into the system. • The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions.

Eee Box PC 9Notes for this manualTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.