Asus CG6190 User manual

ASUS CG Series
Gaming PC
User Manual

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correct and up to date.However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee
regarding the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes
without prior notice.
E3754
First Edition V1
July 2008

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Contents.................................................................................................3
Notices ....................................................................................................4
Safety information..............................................................................6
Notes for this manual ........................................................................7
Welcome................................................................. 8
Package contents................................................................................8
Knowing your system............................................ 9
Front / Rear panel features ..............................................................9
Setting up your system ....................................... 12
Removing the rear rack..................................................................12
Reinstalling the rear rack...............................................................12
Connecting display devices .........................................................12
Connecting devices.........................................................................13
Connecting the power supply..................................................... 13
Turning on the system ................................................................... 13
Using your system ............................................... 14
Using the optical drive................................................................... 14
Using the card reader .....................................................................14
Configuring audio setup ...............................................................15
Configuring audio output settings............................................ 16
Using the Gaming Mouse (optional).........................................17
Using the Gaming Mouse Pad (optional) ................................20
Using the Gaming Keyboard (optional)...................................21
Using the Gaming Headset (optional)...................................... 24
Introducing the utilities ...................................... 25
ASUS AI Manager ............................................................................. 25
ASUS Express Gate (For some models only)...........................29
ASUS Game Gate.............................................................................. 35
Recovering your system...................................... 39
Using the recovery DVD ................................................................39
Using ASUS Recovery ..................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting .................................................. 41
Warranty Policy.................................................... 42
Contents

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manu-
facturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult 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 FCC
regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications State-
ment
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Com-
munications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection tech-
nology 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.

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Safety information
Your ASUS CG Series is designed and tested to meet the lat-
est 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
• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before
you operate your system.
• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as
a radiator.
• Set up the system on a stable surface.
• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or
cover these openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space
around the system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any
kind into the ventilation openings.
• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0˚C and 40˚C.
• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere
rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does
not exceed its ampere rating.
Care during use
• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.
• When the system is turned off, a small amount of electri-
cal current still flows. Always unplug all power, modem, and
network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the
system.
• If you encounter the following technical problems with the
product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified ser-
vice technician or your retailer.
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the system.
• The system does not function properly even if you follow
the operating instructions.
• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
• The system performance changes.

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LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that
the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-
containing button cell battery) should not be placed in
municipal waste.Check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.
NO DISASSEMBLY
The warranty does not apply to the products that
have been disassembled by users
Notes for this manual
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note
of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
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.

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the ASUS CG Series.The
package contents of your new system 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.
Package contents
• ASUS CG Gaming PC x1
• Gaming keyboard (optional) x1
• Gaming mouse (optional) x1
• Gaming mouse pad (optional) x1
• Gaming headset (optional) x1
• Power cord x2
• Support DVD x1
• Recovery DVD x1
• User manual x1
Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for any
updates.

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Knowing your system
Front / Rear panel features
Front (Close)
2
Front (Open)
Pull to open the front
door
1
3
4
Liquid cooler tanks
(optional)

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Rear I/O ports and features
(Continued on the next page)
No. Item Description
1. Power sensor Touch to power on the system.
2. Fingerprint
scanner
Used for instant and secure user
authentication.
3. Optical drives Blu-ray DVD or Super-multi DVD-
RW
4.
MS card slot
Functions as a card reader for vari-
ous types of memory card
MS Duo card slot
CF/MD card slot
SD/MMC card slot
miniSD slot
6-pin IEEE
1394a port
Connects to an IEEE 1394 device
such as a digital camcorder.
USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a
mouse, keyboard, or camera.
Headphone
jack
Plug a stereo or headphones into
this jack.
Microphone
jack Plug a microphone into this jack.
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*The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports.These portsThe gray areas contain front/rear panel ports.These ports
and their locations may vary, depending on the model of your
system.
No. Item Description
5. Air vents Allows ventilation.
6.
PS/2 keyboard
port (purple) Connects to a PS/2 keyboard.
PS/2 mouse
port (green) Connects to a PS/2 mouse.
USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as
a mouse, keyboard, or camera.
Clr CMOS
switch
Press the clear CMOS switch to
clear setup information when
the system hangs due to over-
clocking.
Coaxial S/PDIF
Out port Connects to an amplifier for
digital audio output.
Optical S/PDIF
Out port
6-pin IEEE
1394a port
Connects to an IEEE 1394 device
such as a digital camcorder.
E-SATA port Connects to an external Serial
ATA hard disk drive.
LAN (RJ-45)
port
Plug a network cable into this
port.
7.
Connect to a 7.1(8)-channel
speaker system. Refer to page 15
and 16 for setup details.
7.1(8)-channel audio
ports
8.
HDMI port
Connect to a TV or monitor with
different video output.
DVI-D port
DVI-I port
VGA port
S-Video port
9. ASUS Dual Power Push the power switch to
power on/off the power supply.

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Setting up your system
Removing the rear rack
Connecting multiple displays
Depending on the number of graphics cards you have installed,
you can connect up to six monitors to your system.To connect
multiple monitors, follow the steps for connecting to a display.
DVI output
Monitor
TV S-Video output
DVI cable
HDMI output
DVI-to-HDMI
adapter
HDMI cable
VGA output
DVI-to-VGA
adapter
VGA cable
S-Video cable
Connecting display devices
Connecting a display
Following the arrows’directions,
push the latches to remove the
rear rack before connecting any
cables.
Reinstalling the rear rack
After necessary cables are properly connected,
put the cables through the rack first, and then
reinstall the rack back to the chassis.

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Connecting the power supply
Power supply
switch
– Off
– On
Turning on the system
Push the power supply switch to“ ” (refer to section “connecting
the power supply”), and then touch the power sensor to turn on
the system.The system features the fingerprint sensor technol-
ogy, which protects your computer from unauthorized access.
Power on your display device to use the ASUS gaming PC.
Connecting devices
Gaming mouse
Gaming keyboard
Network hub/
switch
7.1(8)-channel
speaker system
Do not block or cover
these openings.
Gaming headset
The connected devices are for reference only.The actual
bundled devices depend on the model of your system.

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Using your system
Using the optical drive
Inserting a disc
1. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing
up.
2. Slide the disc into the drive.
Ejecting a disc
1. While the system power is on, press the eject button.
2. Remove the disc from the disc tray.
Using the card reader
Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory
cards to store digital picture or media files.The built-in memory
card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to read
and write to a variety of memory cards drives.
You can place media in one or more of the card slots and use
each media independently. Place only one memory card in a
slot at one time. Each card slot has its own driver letter and icon
which are displayed on the My Computer screen.

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Conguring audio setup
ASUS CG Series comes with six audio jacks on the rear panel that
support up to 7.1 channel audio configurations.
Speaker configurations
You may set up your system with the following speaker
configurations:
Speaker types
A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two channel speaker system.
A multi-channel audio speaker has a left-right front and left-
right rear channel, and it may include a subwoofer and a center
speaker. Side speakers are included in a more advanced system. A
subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds.
“.1”indicates a subwoofer. For instance, 7.1 channels refers to an
eight-speaker mode and uses two front speakers (left-right), two
rear speakers (left-right), two side speakers (left-right), a center
speaker, and a subwoofer.
Audio jack Speaker layout
Headphones
2 (stereo) Left speaker, right speaker.
2.1 Left speaker, right speaker, and a
subwoofer.
4.1 Two front speakers, two rear
speakers, and a subwoofer.
5.1(6)
Two front speakers, two rear
speakers, a center speaker, and a
subwoofer.
7.1(8)
Two front speakers, two rear
speakers, two side speakers, a
center speaker, and a subwoofer.

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Connecting to speakers
Refer to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and
their functions.
Audio jack Description
Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio
source like a CD/DVD player.
Line Out (lime) connects to a headset or front
speakers.
Microphone (pink) connects to a microphone.
Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to a
center speaker or a subwoofer.
Rear Out (black) connects to rear speakers.
Side Out (gray) connects to side speakers.
Conguring audio output settings
After connecting a speaker system to your Gaming PC, follow the
steps below to configure audio output:
1. Right-click the volume icon
on the Windows® Vista™
taskbar and select Playback
Devices.
2. Under the Playback window, select an audio device and click
Set Default.
3. Click OK and you will see a check beside the device you
select.
4. Relaunch your media player, such as Windows® Media Player
or Power DVD, and the device you set will serve as the de-
fault audio output device.
• You must relaunch your media player for the audio
output device settings.
• If you want to set up a recording device, select Recording
Devices in Step 1 and do what resembles Step 2 and 3.
• If you use an HDMI display with S/PDIF audio output, set
Realtek Digital Output as the default in Step 2.

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Using the Gaming Mouse (optional)
The ASUS®-Logitech® G9 Laser Mouse is a full-speed, USB device
which features an onboard memory with five profiles, weight
tuning system, interchangable grips, MicroGear™ Precision Scroll
Wheel technology, and Custom-Color LED display.
G9 Laser Mouse Features
Front view
4
2
6
1
3
No. Item/button
1. In-game sensitivity (dpi) and profile switching buttons
2. Back and forward buttons
3. Spring-leaded weight catridge (hidden under grip)
4. MicroGear™ scroll wheel with hyperfast scrolling
5. Custom-color LED display indicating dpi and profile
settings
6. Wide Load grip with soft satin feel
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Back view
Setup and installation
Plug the mouse USB cable into your system’s USB port.The G9
mouse is ready to go with full functionality already optimized for
game play.
Interchangeable grips
The G9 Laser Mouse offers two interchangeable grips:Wide Load
Grip and Precision Grip.You can change the grip based on your
needs.
To change the grip
1. Press the release button on
the back of the mouse to
remove the grip.
2. Install the replacement grip
to your G9 mouse.
1
25
3
No. Item/button
1. MicroGear™ scroll wheel mode switch button
2. Mouse profile selection button for onboard memory
3. 3200 dpi, full speed USB laser engine
4. Grip release button
5. Super-slick polytetrafluoroethylene gaming feet
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Weight tuning system
The weight tuning system is a weight tin containing eight mix-
and-match metal weights of 7g and 4g.You can control the
weight of your G9 mouse anytime by adding up to 28g of addi-
tional weight.
To change the weight
1. Remove the grip off, and
then you can see the
spring-loaded inset weight
cartridge.
2. Push in the cartridge, and
the cartridge pops out.
3. Insert the needed weights
for a customized mouse
weight.
4. Install back the grip to your G9 mouse.
MicroGear™ Precision Scroll Wheel technology
This exclusive advanced scroll wheel technology offers dual
modes. In Ratchet mode, you get distinct click-to-click ratcheted
scrolling, which is perfect for precise weapon selection and is
preferred in games. In Hyper-Fast mode, the wheel instantly de-
livers frictionless inertia scrolling through long documents.
To switch between the two scrolling modes
Simply push the wheel mode switch button on the bottom of
your mouse.Your scroll wheel also has a programmable middle
button, as well as a programmable tilt wheel for extra button
functionality.

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Using the Gaming Mouse Pad
(optional)
The ASUS dual-sided gaming mouse pad is suitable for gaming
or normal use.The rough side helps an optical mouse perform
better, while the smooth side is more suitable for a laser mouse.
The mouse cord clip also reduces cable tangles, keeping your
desk in order.
Gaming mouse pad features
Unique surface
Mouse cord clip
Using the mouse pad
Place the mouse cord to into the mouse cord clip.
To change the surface mat, simply push up the mat from the bot-
tom hole of the plastic base and turn over the mat to the other
side.