Asus EB1007P User manual

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EBox1007P
User Manual

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Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
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COMPUTER, INC. (“ASUS”).
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owners.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are 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.
E7312
First Edition
March 2012

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Contents
Contents.......................................................................................................3
Notices..........................................................................................................4
Safety information.................................................................................... 9
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and
Declaration ........................................................................................11
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ...........................................11
ENERGY STAR complied product................................................12
Notes for this manual............................................................................12
Welcome....................................................................13
Package contents....................................................................................13
Knowing your PC ......................................................14
Front view..................................................................................................14
Rear view....................................................................................................16
Top view.....................................................................................................18
Bottom view .............................................................................................19
Positioning your PC..................................................20
Installing the stand (optional)............................................................20
Installing your PC to a monitor (optional) .....................................21
Setting up your PC....................................................22
Connecting to a display........................................................................22
Connecting to USB devices.................................................................22
Connecting to a network device.......................................................23
Connecting to LAN ..........................................................................23
Connecting to Wi-Fi via wireless antenna ...............................23
Turning on the system ..........................................................................24
Using your PC............................................................25
Configuring wireless connection......................................................25
Configuring wired connection...........................................................26
ASUS Easy Update ..................................................................................30
Recovering your system...........................................31
Using the recovery partition...............................................................31
Using the USB storage device (USB Restore) ................................33

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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.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity
(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)
The following items were completed and are considered relevant
and sufficient:
• Essentialrequirementsasin[Article3]
• Protectionrequirementsforhealthandsafetyasin[Article3.1a]
• Testingforelectricsafetyaccordingto[EN60950]
• Protectionrequirementsforelectromagneticcompatibilityin
[Article3.1b]
• Testingforelectromagneticcompatibilityaccordingto[EN301
489-1]&[EN301489-17]
• Effectiveuseoftheradiospectrumasin[Article3.2]
• Radiotestsuitesaccordingto[EN300328-2]
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with
provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and
installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions
and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.

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CE Marking
CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth
The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements
of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic compatibility”
and 2006/95/EC“Low voltage directive”.
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/
EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999
governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual
recognition of conformity.
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains
N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11
Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14
Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13

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France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands
Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band.The worst
case maximum authorized power indoors are:
• 10mWfortheentire2.4GHzband(2400MHz–2483.5MHz)
• 100mWforfrequenciesbetween2446.5MHzand2483.5MHz
Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz
to 2483.5 MHz.
There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on
the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary
authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with maximum
authorizedpowerof100mWinthe2446.5–2483.5MHzband.Use
outdoors on public property is not permitted.
In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band:
• Maximumauthorizedpowerindoorsis100mW
• Maximumauthorizedpoweroutdoorsis10mW
Departmentsinwhichtheuseofthe2400–2483.5MHzbandis
permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than
10mW outdoors:
01 Ain 02 Aisne 03 Allier
05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège
11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente
24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme
32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire
41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche
55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord
60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme
64 Pyrénées Atlantique 66 Pyrénées Orientales
67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin
70 Haute Saône 71 Saône et Loire
75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne
84Vaucluse  88Vosges 89Yonne 
90TerritoiredeBelfort 94ValdeMarne

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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.
This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use
your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check
with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr)
Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment.To maintain compliance with IC
RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact
to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must
follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• Thisdevicemaynotcauseinterferenceand
• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference,includinginterference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization,
and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish
the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at
http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safety information
Your 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withtheprovidedstand.
Never use the system alone without the stand.
• 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 35˚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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.

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 • 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.
DO NOT throw the PC in municipal waste.This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.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
technical support services for product recycling.
NO DISASSEMBLY
The warranty does not apply to the products that
have been disassembled by users
DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste.This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be
placed in municipal waste. Check local technical support services
for battery replacement.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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.

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Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and
Declaration
ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture
our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product
life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental
regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information
based on regulation requirements.
Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/english/Compliance.htm for
information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is
complied with:
Japan JIS-C-0950 Material Declarations
EU REACH SVHC
Swiss Energy Laws
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment
to the highest standards for protecting our environment.We believe
in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our
products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for
detailed recycling information in different regions.

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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.
ENERGY STAR complied product
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.
Department of Energy helping us all save money
and protect the environment through energy
efficient products and practices.
All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR
logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power
management feature is enabled by default.The monitor and
computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of
user inactivity.To wake your computer, click the mouse or press any
key on the keyboard.
Please visit http://www.energy.gov/powermanagement for
detail information on power management and its benefits to the
environment. In addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for
detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program.
ENERGY STAR is NOT supported on FreeDOS-based products or
without OS.

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the PC.The following
illustration displays the package contents of your new PC. If any of
the below items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Package contents
PC Stand and screw (optional) VESA mount and Screw pack
(optional)
Antenna AC adapter Power cord
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card Quick start guide
If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal
and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty
card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective
components.

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Knowing your PC
Front view
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side
of the system.
1
2
Hard disk LED
The hard disk LED blinks when data is being written into or
read from the hard disk drive.
Power switch
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system.
3
2
1
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5
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Memory card slot
The built-in memory card reader reads MMC/SD/SDHC
cards used in devices like digital cameras, MP3 players,
mobile phones, and PDAs.
USB port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with
USB devices such as keyboards, mouse devices, cameras,
and hard disk drives. USB allows many devices to run
simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripheral
acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.
Headphone/Audio Out jack
The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect
the system’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or
headphones.
Microphone jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect the
microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations,
or simple audio recordings.
4
5
6
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Rear view
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side
of the system.
1
5
6
1
2
3
4
Antenna jack
The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to
enhance wireless signal reception.
The antenna is installable/ removable according to need.
Fasten the antenna onto the PC for better signal reception
when Wi-Fi is in use.

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USB port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with
USB devices such as keyboards, mouse devices, cameras,
and hard disk drives. USB allows many devices to run
simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripheral
acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.
LAN port
The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet
cable for connection to a local network.
Display (Monitor) Output
The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard
VGA-compatibledevicesuchasamonitororprojectorto
allow viewing on a larger external display.
Headphone/Audio Out jack
The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) is used to connect
the system’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or
headphones.
3
4
5
6
Power input (DC 19V)
The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC
power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this
jack supplies power to the PC.To prevent damage to the PC,
always use the supplied power adapter.
The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Do
not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body.
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E-SATA
Top view
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side
of the system.
1 2
1
2
E-SATA
e-SATA Port
External SATA or eSATA allows external connection of
Serial-ATA devices originally designed for use inside the
computer.ItisuptosixtimesfasterthanexistingUSB2.0,&
1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable
using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters.
USB port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with
USB devices such as keyboards, mouse devices, cameras,
and hard disk drives. USB allows many devices to run
simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripheral
acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.

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Bottom view
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side
of the system.
Kensington® Lock Port
The Kensington® lock port allows the PC to be secured
using Kensington® compatible security products.These
security products usually include a metal cable and lock
that prevent the PC to be removed from a fixed object.
1
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Positioning your PC
Installing the stand (optional)
Erect your PC with the optional stand.To do so:
1. Locate the screw hole on the bottom of the PC.
2. Align the stand screw to the PC screw hole, and then secure the
stand to the PC with a coin.
1
Screw hole
PC bottom view
2
Stand screw