Asus CS5120 User manual

ASUS Desktop PC
CS5120/CS5121
User Manual

E4006
First Edition V1
July 2008
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Contents
Notices ....................................................................................................4
Safety information..............................................................................5
Notes for this manual ........................................................................7
Package contents................................................... 8
Knowing your Desktop PC .................................... 9
Front / Rear panel features ..............................................................9
Setting up your Desktop PC................................ 12
Connecting devices.........................................................................12
Connecting the AC power adapter............................................13
Pressing the power button to turn on the system............... 13
Using your Desktop PC........................................ 14
Using the optical drive................................................................... 14
Inserting a disc............................................................................14
Ejecting a disc .............................................................................14
Setting up the audio system........................................................ 15
Speaker configurations............................................................ 15
Connecting to speakers...........................................................16
Configuring audio output settings............................................ 17
Using the Media Center remote control (optional) ..........18
Wireless network connection (optional).............................20
Bluetooth connection (optional)................................................ 21
Recovering your system...................................... 23
Using the recovery DVD ................................................................23
Quickly recover your system........................................................ 24
Troubleshooting .................................................. 25

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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
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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
the graphics card is required to comply 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.

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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.
Safety information
Your ASUS Desktop PC is designed and tested to meet the latest
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.

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• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block
or cover these openings. Ensure 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, ensure that the total ampere rat-
ing 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
electrical 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
service 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.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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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 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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Check your package for the following items.
• ASUS Desktop PC x1
• Keyboard x1
• Mouse x1
• AC power adapter x1
• Power cord x1
• Support DVD x1
• Recovery DVD x1
• Installation Manual x1
• Anti-slip pad x1
• Warranty card x1
• Remote control (optional) x1
• If any item is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The package contents may vary with different models.
• Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for any
updates.
ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories
to provide optimum serviceability.
Package contents

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Knowing your Desktop PC
Front / Rear panel features
Front (Close) Front (Open) Rear
1
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2
3
4
10
No. Description
1. Slot-in optical drive
2. Optical drive eject button
3. Slide the front panel cover open
4. Wireless network/Bluetooth LED
5. Hard disk drive LED
6. Power button/LED
7. Front panel cover
continued on the next page
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*The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports.These ports
and their locations may vary, depending on the model of your
system.
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No. Description
8.
MS/MS Pro
card slot
Functions as a card reader for
various types of memory cards.
CF card slot
SD/MMC card
slot
MS/MS Pro/SD/
MMC card slot
4-pin IEEE
1394a port
Connects to an IEEE 1394 device
such as a digital camrecorder.
S/PDIF In port Connects to digital audio source.
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.
E-SATA/
E-SATA/USB
port
Connects to USB or external
SATA devices.
9. Air vents Allows ventilation.
10. Power input Supplies power.
11. Kensington®
Lock port
Secures the PC to a fixed object
using Kensington® compatible
security products.
12.
VGA port
Connects to a TV or monitor
with different video output.
HDMI port
DVI-D port
LAN (RJ-45)
port
Plug a network cable into this
port.
USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as
a mouse, keyboard, or camera.
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12.
6-pin IEEE
1394a port
Connects to an IEEE 1394 device
such as a digital camrecorder.
Optical S/PDIF
Out port Connects to an amplifier for
digital audio output.
Coaxial S/PDIF
Out port
5.1(6)-channel
audio ports Connect to a 5.1(6) or
7.1(8)-channel speaker system.
Refer to pages 15 and 16 for
setup details.
7.1(8)-channel
audio ports

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Setting up your Desktop PC
Connecting devices
Do not block or cover
these openings.
Display
Mouse
Keyboard
Network hub/
switch
7.1(8)-channel
speaker system

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Pressing the power button to turn
on the system
Connecting the AC power adapter
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2
3

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Using your Desktop PC
Using the optical drive
Inserting a disc
1. Place the disc into the slot-in optical drive with the label side
facing your left.
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 opening.
Label side
Data side

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Setting up the audio system
ASUS Desktop PC 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 Desktop PC 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.

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Conguring audio output settings
After connecting a speaker system to your Desktop 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 a check mark
appears beside your selected
device.
4. Launch a media player application such as Windows® Media
Player or Power DVD.The device you have configured serves
as the default audio output device.
• You must launch your media player application for the
audio settings to take effect.
• 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.
When using HDMI devices,
select Digital Output
Device (HDMI) for ATI
graphics cards, and select
HDMI Device for NVIDIA
graphics cards.

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Using the Media Center remote con-
trol (optional)
Use the remote to launch the Media Center program to play
media files such as music and movies.You can also install an
external TV box to watch TV and record TV programs.
Refer to the table below to familiarize yourself with the functions
of the remote control buttons.
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
No. Button Description
1. Power Press to turn on/off the power of the
screen and the speakers.
2. Pause Press to pause a playback.
3. Stop Press to stop playing a media file.

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4. Fast-foward Press to fast-forward a media file.
5. Next track Press to go to the next track.
6. Information
Press to display program information
under Media Center or other menu
options.
7. Four-way
navigation keys
Press to scroll through the onscreen
display menus.
8. Windows® Media
Center
Press to launch the Media Center
program.
9. Channel up/down Press to change TV channels.*
10. Mute Press to disable audio output.
11. Recorded TV Press to display a list of your recorded
TV programs.*
12. EPG (Electronic
Program Guide)
Press to display the electronic
program guide screen.*
13. Live TV button Press to watch live TV programs. *
14. Shift Toggles between numerical and
alphabetical input.
15. Teletext buttons Available on European models only.
16 Volume up/down Press to increase/decrease the
volume.
17. OK Press to confirm an action.
18. Return Press to return to the previous page.
19. Previous track Press to go back to the previous track.
20. Rewind Press to rewind a media file.
21. Play Press to play a media file.
22 Record Press to start recording TV.
*The system does not come with a built-in TV tuner.To use the
TV function, purchase an external TV box first.

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1. On the Windows® taskbar,
right-click on the network
icon and select Connect
to a network.
2. Select the wireless
network you want to
connect to from the list.
In the Show field, select
Wireless if there are
many networks in your
area.
3. Key in the security key or
passphrase if necessary.
This screen does not
appear if no security key
is needed.
Wireless network connection
(optional)
To connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below.