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G50AB User's Manual - Page 2
... this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 3
... the BIOS Setup 32
Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 33 Connecting microphone and speakers 34 Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card 37 Connecting multiple external displays 40 Connecting an HDTV 42
Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Using the optical drive...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 5
...limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with ...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 9
... Instructions ...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.com/contact for the contact information of local Technical Support Engineer.
• The user manual is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 13
...™ card into this slot.
OC Button. This button adjusts the System Level Up profile of your computer.
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...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 15
... Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
• The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. UASP standard only supports Windows® 8.
• 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...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 19
... a USB mouse
Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.
The pre-installed setup utility for the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse can be accessed only when connecting the mouse to your computer before starting Windows® 8 for the first time. Otherwise, you will have to manually install the setup utility from the bundled Support DVD...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 32
... system bootup and requests you
to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel.
Quickly enter the BIOS
Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 40
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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 ...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 46
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Installing the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard
1. Use the bundled PS/2 to USB adapter to connect your gaming keyboard to your computer's USB 2.0 port.
. Align and insert the wrist pad into the gaming keyboard's wrist pad slots (A). Using both
A
B
thumbs, push down the wrist pad until it snaps in place (B).
3. Restart your computer. Windows® automatically installs all necessary drivers for...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 48
... connect ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse to your computer before starting Windows® 8 for the first time, the program automatically detected the mouse and can be accessed directly. Otherwise, you will have to manually install the setup utility from the bundled Support DVD. To install the program from Support DVD, place the support DVD into the optical drive and follow the onscreen instructions to...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 63
... to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AI Suite II.
Click to select a utility
Click to update the motherboard BIOS
Click to show the ASUS support information
Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency
Click to show the system information
Click to customize...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 69
... the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic. Tick the two items if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS backup functions.
3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download, then click Next. When no updated version is detected, a message is displayed informing you that there is no new BIOS file from the BIOS server.
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G50AB User's Manual - Page 70
... is the image appearing on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Otherwise, click No.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select
Update BIOS from file, then click Next.
2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, click Open, and click Next...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 71
... the processor and the Cache. • Click the Memory tab and then select the memory slot to see the details on the
memory module installed on the corresponding slot. • Click the Disk tab and then select each disk to see the details on it.
The Support screen
The Support screen displays the information about the ASUS website, technical support website, download support website...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 72
... Click Next. 5. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6. Select Just remove my files. 7. Click Reset.
Recovering from a system image file
You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to recover your PC's settings.
Creating a USB recovery drive
The USB storage device must have at least 16GB available space.
All files on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 77
...connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics 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...
G50AB User's Manual - Page 80
...not, try another LAN cable. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center.
Ensure that your computer is properly connected to a router or hub.
Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings.
Close the anti-virus software.
Reinstall the LAN driver
Audio
Problem
No Audio
Possible Cause
Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port.
Speaker or headphone...
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... Center for servicing.
• Replace with a new hard disk drive.
The system often Memory module problems hangs or freezes.
• Contact the ASUS Service Center for assistance.
There is not enough air ventilation for your computer.
Incompatible softwares are installed.
Move your computer to an area with better air flow.
Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares.
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... its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS.
Restore the BIOS to its default settings.
Update the BIOS to the latest version. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions.
Ensure that you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan.
Ensure that your computer is working in an area...