Asus ROG G20AJ User's Guide

Desktop PCG20AJUser Guide

10Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Wher

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Welcome!Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centr

FrontPower button. Press this button to turn on your computer.Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay.Optical disk drive ej

RearUSB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and other

Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configurationPort Headset 2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channelLight Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Spe

ASUS Graphics Cards. The display output ports on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models.HDMI port. This port is for a High-D

Setting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power

3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to the Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can

2Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod

20 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to connect

Connecting Headphone and MicConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear

Connecting 4.1-channel SpeakersConnecting 5.1-channel SpeakersASUS G20AJ 23ENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

Connecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. When

3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screena) Launch the All Apps scre

Connecting an HDTVConnect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • YouneedanHDMIcabletoconnecttheHDTVandthecomputer

28 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH

ASUS G20AJ 29ENGLISHENGLISHChapter 3Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper pos

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Using the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press the eject button to open the tray.2. Pla

Wired connectionUse an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN).Connecting via a DSL/cable modemTo conn

RJ-45 cableLANConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear

Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection:1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch t

6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection.8. Select Connect to the Interne

9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect.11. Click Close to finish the co

Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection.To establish a wireless connection, you

Charms barWireless connectionConnecting to a Wi-Fi network To connect to a Wi-Fi network:1. Do any of the following to launch the Charms bar from the

38 Chapter 4: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH

ASUS G20AJ 39ENGLISHENGLISHChapter 5TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.

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40 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISH?No display on the monitor.• Checkifthemonitorispoweredon.• Ensurethatyourmonitorisproperlyc

ASUS G20AJ 41ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • ItiscausedbythedierentresolutionsofyourmonitorandyourHDTV.Adjustth

42 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISH?The DVD drive eject button is not responding.1. Hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Wi

ASUS G20AJ 43ENGLISHENGLISHDisplayProblem Possible Cause ActionNo display output after turning the computer on (Black screen)The signal cable is not c

44 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHAudioProblem Possible Cause ActionNo AudioSpeaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port.•Referto

ASUS G20AJ 45ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It is normal. The

46 Chapter 5: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISH

ASUS Desktop PCWindows® 8.1User ManualE8607 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights ReservedAppendixWindows® 8.1 User

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ASUS Desktop PC 49ENGLISHENGLISHStarting for the first timeWhen you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in c

5Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our env

50 Windows® 8.1 User ManualENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows® 8.1. It incl

ASUS Desktop PC 51ENGLISHENGLISHHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functions in th

52 Windows® 8.1 User ManualENGLISHENGLISHHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumbnail to go back

ASUS Desktop PC 53ENGLISHENGLISHWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launching apps• P

54 Windows® 8.1 User ManualENGLISHENGLISHAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can configure an apps settings or pin an app to the

ASUS Desktop PC 55ENGLISHENGLISHCharms barThe Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several t

56 Windows® 8.1 User ManualENGLISHENGLISHInside the Charms barSearch This charm allows you to look for files, applications, or programs in your Desktop

ASUS Desktop PC 57ENGLISHENGLISHSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.Ensure that y

58 Windows® 8.1 User ManualENGLISHENGLISHOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch appl

ASUS Desktop PC 59ENGLISHENGLISH+<+>Launches the magnifier and zooms in your screen.+<->Zooms out your screen.+<Enter>Opens the

6IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Thi

60 Windows® 8.1 User ManualENGLISHENGLISHEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed f

ASUS Desktop PC 61ENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemResetting your PCThe Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings.Back

62 Windows® 8.1 User ManualENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery files.6. Click Next.7. Click Create. W

ASUS Desktop PC 63ENGLISHENGLISHRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the R

64 Windows® 8.1 User ManualENGLISHENGLISHASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephon

7VCCI: Japan Compliance StatementVCCI Class B StatementThis is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a rad

8BSMI: Taiwan Wireless StatementJapan RF Equipment StatementKC (RF Equipment)ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc

9Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen