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ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”). Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for identification purposes only.
Setting up your Desktop PC ........ 12 Connecting devices ................. 12 Connecting the power ..............1 Pressing the power button to turn on the system ....1 Recovering your system ........14 Using the Recovery DVD ............... 14 Troubleshooting ..........16 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
ASUS REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisa- tion, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
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Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system •...
WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent injury to yourself. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. TIP: Tips and useful information that help you complete a task. NOTE: Additional information for special situations. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC. The package contents of your new desktop PC are listed below but may vary with models. ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.
Connects to USB devices such as a USB 2.0 ports mouse or keyboard. Microphone port Connects to a microphone. Headphone port Connects to a headphone. Insert a CompactFlash®/ CompactFlash®/ Microdrive™ card into this slot. Microdrive™ card slot 10 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
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DVI port other DVI-compatible devices. Connects to a VGA monitor or VGA port other VGA-compatible devices. Connects to a HDMI monitor or HDMI port other HDMI-compatible devices. Connects to a 7.1(8)-channel 7.1 (8)-channel speaker system. audio ports ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
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TV. Expansion slots Support expansion cards. If the memory card does not fit properly into the slot, invert the memory card and try to install into the slot again. 12 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • It is recommended that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 5˚C. • Do not block or cover the air vents on the chassis. ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector and the other end to a wall power outlet. Press the power switch. HDMI Pressing the power button to turn on the system 14 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...
(such as network settings). Turn on your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears. Press F8 to enter the Please select boot device menu. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive (“CDROM:XXX”) as the boot device.
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After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ begins system configurations. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. This Recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to some common problems which you may encounter when using the ASUS Desktop PC. Contact the ASUS technical support if the problem still exists after you have performed the troubleshooting solutions. What can I do if my Desktop PC cannot be powered on? Check if the power LED on the front panel lights up.
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Why is it that a CD/DVD cannot be read from or written to? • Check if you use a disc compatible with the optical drive. • Check if you insert the disc properly or if there is any scratch on the disc. 18 ASUS Essentio Desktop PC...