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...guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual... task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST ...software updates.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS website www.asus.com.
ASUS Local Technical Support
Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus...
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Package contents
ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
Keyboard x1
Mouse x1
Power cord x1
Support DVD x1
Installation Guide
Recovery DVD x1
Nero 9 burning software DVD x1
Installation Guide x1
Warranty card x1
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual ...
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... VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
10. USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
• DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system.
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices...
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... the license terms. Tick I accept the license terms and click Next. 7. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the
security settings for your computer. To skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. Review your date and time settings. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and
restarts. You may now start using your computer.
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Using Windows® 7 desktop
Click the Start icon > Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows® 7.
Using the Start menu
The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer. It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature.
Launching items from the Start...
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... check and install the latest updates to enhance the security and performance of your computer.
Launching Windows® Update To launch Windows® Update:
1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Select All Programs > Windows Update. 3. From the Windows Update screen, click the task that you want to do.
Setting up a user account and password
You may...
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...Select the user that you would like to set a password. 2. Select Create a password. 3. Key in a password and confirm it. Key in your password's hint. 4. When done, click Create password.
Activating the anti-virus software
Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer from virus. It is purchased separately. You have...
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Connecting multiple external displays
Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays.
When a graphics card is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card.
Setting up multiple displays
When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a ...
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... launch the Favorites folder in Windows® Internet 22.
Explorer.
Description Press to launch Microsoft® MSN or, if not installed, connects to the MSN download page. Press to launch Windows® Search screen. Press to play or pause playback in Windows® Media Player. Press to stop playback in Windows® Media Player. Press to go to the...
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... volume.
Turns the volume's mute mode on/off.
Switches profiles working with F1 ~ F10 keys.
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• The special function keys work on Windows® XP / Vista / 7 operating systems.
• Install the keyboard driver before using. Visit the Razer website at www.razersupport.com to download the driver.
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... in a media player.
• The special function keys work on Windows® ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 operating systems without installing a driver. For Windows® 98SE operating system, visit the BTC website at www.btc.com.tw to download the driver.
• Install Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later versions before using the Internet keys.
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Chapter 4: Using your computer
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... simultaneously.
Installing AI Suite II
To install AI Suite II:
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if Autorun is enabled.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Suite II. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Using AI Suite II
AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows® operating...
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To launch CPU frequency: • Click Monitor > CPU Frequency on the AI Suite II main menu bar.
The Update menu
The Update menu allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and the BIOS boot logo with the ASUS designed update utilities.
ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® OS. The ASUS Update utility allows you...
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.... 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
The System Information screen
The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots.
• Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS.
• Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the Cache. •...
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... the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation
wizard appears.
If Autorun is disabled, double-click the setup.exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Launching AI Manager
To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop...
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.... You can also double click to launch the selected application.
Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website, or contact information.
Information Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory.
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Nero 9
Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.
Installing Nero 9
To install Nero 9: 1. Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive. 2. If Autorun is enabled, the main menu appears automatically.
If Autorun is disabled, double-click the SeupX.exe file from the main directory of your ...
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... burn the system image backup in DVD discs, which you can use later to restore the system to its default settings. System DVD Backup: This feature allows you to make a backup copy of the support DVD. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.
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... as instructed to create the Recovery DVD.
Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition.
To use the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Your Desktop PC needs to be powered
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... card.
• Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. Refer to section Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 3 for details.
? My computer cannot detect my USB storage device.
• The first time you connect your USB storage device to your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. Wait for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device...