Asus CM5425 User manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop 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.
E4138
First Edition V1
September 2008

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Contents
Notices ....................................................................................................4
Safety information..............................................................................6
Notes for this manual ........................................................................7
Welcome................................................................. 8
Package contents................................................................................8
Knowing your Desktop PC .................................... 9
Front / Rear panel features ..............................................................9
Setting up your Desktop PC................................ 12
Connecting devices.........................................................................12
Connecting the power...................................................................13
Pressing the power button to turn on the system...............13
Using the Media Center remote (optional).............................14
Using the Portable HDD (optional)............................................16
Recovering your system...................................... 17
Using the Recovery DVD ...............................................................17
Overclocking your system .................................. 19
Using ASUS AI Gear2 ........................................... 20
Troubleshooting .................................................. 21

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Notices
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.
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
protection 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 manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference 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.

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Canadian Department of Communications
Statement
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
Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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
technology 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.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.

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This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that
the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and
mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed
in municipal waste.Check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.
Safety information
• Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet.
• Place this product on a flat and stable surface.
• Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide
proper ventilation for this product.
• Do not insert any object or spill liquid into the air vents.
• It is recommended that you use this product in environments
with an ambient temperature between 0˚C and 35˚C.
• To prevent fire or electric shock, do not overload power
outlets and extension cords.
• Unplug this product from the power source before cleaning.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Use this product only with the correct voltage as instructed
by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this product from the power source when it is left
unused for a long period of time.
• Do not service this product yourself.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
NO DISASSEMBLY
The warranty does not apply to the products that
have been disassembled by users

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Notes for this manual
To ensure 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
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC.The package
contents of your new desktop PC 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.
Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for updates.
Package contents
• ASUS Desktop PC x1
• Keyboard x1
• Mouse x1
• Power cord x1
• Support DVD x1
• Recovery DVD x1
• Installation Guide x1
• Warranty card x1
• Remote control (optional) x1
• Portable hard disk drive (HDD) (optional) x1

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Knowing your Desktop PC
Front / Rear panel features
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No. Button/LED Description
1. Optical disk drive
eject button
Press this button to eject the optical
disk drive.
2. Push to open the Portable HDD
(optional) bay cover.
3. HDD LED Lights up when data is being read
from or written to the hard disk drive.
4. Power LED Lights up when the system is
powered on.
5. Power
button
Press this button to turn the system
on.
6. IR (optional) Supports a remote control.
7. Card reader
LED
Lights up when data is being read
from or written to the storage card.
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NO. Slot/Port Description
8.
CompactFlash®/
Microdrive™ card
slot
Insert a CompactFlash®/
Microdrive™ card into this slot.
9.
MemoryStick®/
Memory Stick
Pro™ card slot
Insert a MemoryStick®/
Memory Stick Pro™ card into
this slot.
10.
Secure Digital™/
Multimedia card
slot
Insert a Secure Digital™/
Multimedia card into this slot.
11. Headphone port Connects to a headphone.
12. Microphone port Connects to a microphone.
13. Portable HDD
(optional) bay
Insert the Portable HDD into this
bay.
14.
2.0
USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices such as
a mouse or keyboard.
15. IEEE 1394a port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device
such as a digital camrecorder.
16.
2.0
USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices such as
a mouse or keyboard.
17. PS/2 keyboard
port
Connects to a PS/2 keyboard.
18. Coxial S/PDIF Out
port
Connects to an external audio
output device via a coaxial
S/PDIF cable.
19. Parallel port Connects to a parallel printer, a
scanner, or other devices.
20. VGA port Connects to a VGA monitor or
other VGA-compatible devices.
21.
2.0
USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices such as
a mouse or keyboard.