ASUS Essentio Desktop PCCG8270User Manual
ASUS CG8270 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerFront panelIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations, and
12 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH1. Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.2. Secure Digital™ / MultiMedia
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 13ENGLISHENGLISHRear panel2134591081817761514121311161. Power connector.Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connec
14 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPort Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channelL
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 15ENGLISHENGLISHSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the ex
16 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 17ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear
18 Chapter 1: Getting startedENGLISHENGLISHTurning your computer ON/OFFThis section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your c
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 19Chapter 2Using Windows® 7Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app
2Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reprod
20 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing Windows® 7 desktopUsing the Start menuThe Start menu gives you access to programs, uti
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 21ENGLISHENGLISHPinning items on the jumplistsWhen you right-click an icon on the taskbar, a jumplist launches to provide yo
22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the notication areaBy default, the notication area shows these three icons:Action Ce
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 23ENGLISHENGLISHExploring les and foldersTo explore les and folders:1. Launch Windows® Explorer.2. From the navigation o
24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAdding a new folderTo add a new folder:1. Launch Windows Explorer.2. From the toolbar, cli
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 25ENGLISHENGLISHProtecting your computerUsing Windows® 7 Action CenterWindows® 7 Action Center provides you with alert noti
26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7ENGLISHENGLISHSetting up a user’s passwordTo set up a user’s password:1. Select the user that you would like to set a p
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 27To remove a USB storage device:1. Click from the Windows notication area on your computer, then click Eject USB2.0 Flas
28 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone p
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 29ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers
3ContentsNotices ... 5Safety information ...
30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting 8-channel Speakers
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 31ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to
32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list.
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 33ENGLISHENGLISHConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. • You need an HDMI
34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerENGLISHENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 35Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po
36 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Ej
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 37ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press
38 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUsing the multimedia keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models.
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 39ENGLISHENGLISHHot keys Description1. Turns the volume’s mute mode on/off.2. Decreases the system volume.3. Increases the s
4ContentsChapter 6: Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite II ... 4
40 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH`1234 5678910 111213• The special function keys work on Windows® ME / 2000 / XP / Vista
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 41ENGLISHENGLISHASUS RF U79 wireless keyboard1 23Hot keys Description1. Power indicator This LED lights when the power is l
42 Chapter 4: Using your computerENGLISHENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 43Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/ca
44 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 45ENGLISHENGLISHWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connec
46 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetENGLISHENGLISH
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 47Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utili
48 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHThe Tool menuThe Tool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recorder panels.Launchi
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 49ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and de
5Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our env
50 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHLaunching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 51ENGLISHENGLISHLaunching SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU tem
52 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the AS
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 53ENGLISHENGLISHThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, C
54 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHAfter launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® taskbar.Righ
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 55ENGLISHENGLISHAI DiskAI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE history, or the Recycle
56 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSupportClick any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical support
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 57ENGLISHENGLISHASUS WebstorageASUS webstorage is designed to help you retrieve your data to your notebooks, smartphones or
58 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHCalendarASUS WebStorage automatically syncs the most updated calendar events to all perso
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 59ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Easy UpdateASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applic
6RF exposure warningThis equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitte
60 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHASUS Instant OnASUS Instant On gives you with a quick access to the Hybrid Sleep mode.Usi
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 61ENGLISHENGLISHASUS Smart Cooling SystemConguring the UEFI BIOS modelsThis ASUS Desktop PC features Smart Cooling System,
62 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH3. From the Monitor menu, select Clean Level and press <Enter> to display its con
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 63ENGLISHENGLISHConguring the Legacy BIOS modelsThis ASUS Desktop PC is equipped with the dust extraction fan. The dust ext
64 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH4. Select Clean Level from the HW Monitor Conguration submenu.6. Press <F10> and
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 65ENGLISHENGLISHNero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create, copy, burn, edit, share, and update different kinds of data.Installing N
66 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHRecovering your systemUsing the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restore
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 67ENGLISHENGLISHUsing the Recovery DVD (on selected models)Prepare 1~3 blank writable DVDs as instructed to create the Recov
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ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 69Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.
7Safety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampen
70 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISH?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 71ENGLISHENGLISH?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your
72 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power volta
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 73ENGLISHENGLISHLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cab
74 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHENGLISHSystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Clos
ENGLISHENGLISHASUS CG8270 75ENGLISHENGLISHCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It
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8Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D
9Package contents• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Act
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