ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCG8350User Manual
ASUS CG8350 1-1Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panel14Illustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations,
1-2 Chapter 1: Getting startedRear panel1. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse,
ASUS CG8350 1-31. Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.2. Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.3.
1-4 Chapter 1: Getting started Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line In L
ASUS CG8350 1-5Setting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, m
1-6 Chapter 1: Getting started• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS
ASUS CG8350 1-7Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer.Con
1-8 Chapter 1: Getting startedTurning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer.Turni
ASUS CG8350 2-1Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide
2-2 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Using Windows® 7 desktopNotication areaTaskbarStart menuUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to program
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ASUS CG8350 2-3Using the Getting Started itemThe Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks such as personaliz
2-4 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Pinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide you with quic
ASUS CG8350 2-5Unpinning programs from the Start menuTo unpin programs from the Start menu:1. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to la
2-6 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Customizing icons and noticationsYou may choose to display or hide the icons and notications on the taskbar or on the
ASUS CG8350 2-7Managing your les and foldersUsing Windows® ExplorerWindows® Explorer allows you to view, manage, and organize your les and folders.L
2-8 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Customizing the le/folder viewTo customize the le/folder view:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the navigation pan
ASUS CG8350 2-9Sorting your lesTo sort your les:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane.3. From the menu that appears
2-10 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Backing up your lesSetting up a backupTo set up a backup:1. Click > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup a
ASUS CG8350 2-11Protecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert notications, security informat
2-12 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Using Windows® UpdateWindows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security and per
iiiContentsNotices ...vSafety information ...
ASUS CG8350 2-13Setting up a user account and passwordYou may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer.Setting up a us
2-14 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7Setting up a user’s passwordTo set up a user’s password:1. Select the user that you would like to set a password.2.
ASUS CG8350 2-15Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus sof
3-1ASUS CG8350To remove a USB storage device:1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 FlashDisk.2. Whe
3-2Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on bo
3-3ASUS CG8350Connecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers
3-4Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerConnecting 8-channel Speakers
3-5ASUS CG8350Connecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external d
3-6Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. • Duplicate these displays
3-7ASUS CG8350Connecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV an
ivContentsASUS AI Manager ... 6-10Nero 9 ...
4-1ASUS CG8350Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is neces
4-2 Chapter 4: Using your computer3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject, and then remove the ca
ASUS CG8350 4-3Using the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press the eject button below the
4-4 Chapter 4: Using your computerUsing the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this s
ASUS CG8350 5-1Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.Wir
5-2 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LA
ASUS CG8350 6-1Chapter 6Using the UtilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allo
6-2 Chapter 6: Using the UtilitiesEPUEPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that
ASUS CG8350 6-3Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these compo
6-4 Chapter 6: Using the UtilitiesSensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed,
vNotices REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the
ASUS CG8350 6-5MonitorThe Monitor section includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels.SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of a system s
6-6 Chapter 6: Using the UtilitiesUpdating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet:1. From the ASUS Update screen, selec
ASUS CG8350 6-7Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le,
6-8 Chapter 6: Using the UtilitiesSystem InformationThe System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slo
ASUS CG8350 6-9SettingsThe Settings section allows you to customize the main menu bar settings and the interface’s skin. • Application allows you to
6-10 Chapter 6: Using the UtilitiesAfter launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar.Right-click this icon to switc
ASUS CG8350 6-11AI Manager quick barThe AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system inf
6-12 Chapter 6: Using the UtilitiesAI SecurityAI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as USB ash disks and CD/DVD disk
ASUS CG8350 6-13AI BootingAI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. To specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a device, th
6-14 Chapter 6: Using the UtilitiesSupportClick any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support website, download support
viRF exposure warningThis equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitt
ASUS CG8350 6-15Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.Installing Nero 9To install Nero 9:1.
6-16 Chapter 6: Using the Utilities4. Select the language you want to use for Installation Wizard. Click Next.5. Click Next to continue.6. Tick I a
ASUS CG8350 6-177. Select Typical then click Next.8. Tick Yes, I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then click Next.9. When
6-18 Chapter 6: Using the UtilitiesBurning lesTo burn les:1. From the main menu, click Data Burning > Add.2. Select the les that you want to b
ASUS CG8350 6-19Recovering your systemUsing the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original
6-20 Chapter 6: Using the UtilitiesUsing the Recovery DVD (on selected models)Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recovery DVD
ASUS CG8350 7-1Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ?My computer
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting7-2?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to th
7-3ASUS CG8350?The picture on the HDTV is stretched. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV. Adjust the screen res
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting7-4PowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltage• Set your computer’s po
viiSafety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth damp
7-5ASUS CG8350LANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cable to your computer.LAN cabl
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting7-6SystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Close some of the programs.Compu
7-7ASUS CG8350CPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It is normal. The fan runs on
viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
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