Asus Essentio CG5285 User manual

ASUS Essentio Desktop PC
CG5285
User Manual
Inspiring Innovation · Persistent Perfection

Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
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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.
E4940
First Edition V1
August 2009

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Contents
Notices ....................................................................................................4
Safety information..............................................................................7
Notes for this manual ........................................................................8
Welcome................................................................. 9
Package contents................................................................................9
Knowing your Desktop PC .................................. 10
Front / Rear panel features ...........................................................10
Setting up your Desktop PC................................ 13
Connecting devices.........................................................................13
Connecting the power................................................................... 14
Pressing the power button to turn on the system...............14
Using your system ............................................... 15
Using the optical drive................................................................... 15
Inserting a disc............................................................................15
Ejecting a disc .............................................................................15
Using the card reader .....................................................................15
Connecting to speakers...........................................................16
Configuring audio output settings............................................ 16
Introducing the utilities ...................................... 18
ASUS AI Manager ............................................................................. 18
Installing AI Manager................................................................18
Launching AI Manager.............................................................18
AI Manager quick bar ............................................................... 19
Recovering your system...................................... 22
Using the recovery DVD ................................................................22
Quickly recover your system........................................................23
Troubleshooting .................................................. 24

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Notices
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory
framework, we published the chemical substances in our
products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/
english/REACH.htm
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

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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.
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.
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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Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufactur-
er. 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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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.
• 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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DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should
not be placed in municipal waste.
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.
• 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.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
DO NOT throw the motherboard 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 and electronic
equipment) 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

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of 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.
Package contents
• ASUS Essentio Desktop PC x1
• Keyboard x1
• Mouse x1
• Power cord x1
• Support DVD x1
• Recovery DVD x1
• Installation Guide x1
• Warranty card x1
• ANTENNA (optional) x2
Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for any updates.

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Knowing your Desktop PC
Front / Rear panel features
Front (Close) Front (Open) Rear
No. Button/Port Description
1. Optical drive reject button.
2. Optical drive bay cover.
3.
Open
Open the front panel cover.
4. Front panel cover.
5. Power button
6.
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.
CompactFlash®/
Microdrive™
card slot
Insert a CompactFlash®/
Microdrive™ card into this slot.
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*The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports.These ports and their locationsThe gray areas contain front/rear panel ports.These ports and their locations
may vary, depending on the model of your system.
DVI
SPDIF OUT
1394
ESATA
1
5
4
2
7
6
3
8
10
9
3
11

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No. Slot/Port Description
6.
MemoryStick®/
Memory Stick Pro™
card slot
Insert a MemoryStick®/
Memory Stick Pro™ card into this
slot.
Secure Digital™/
Multimedia card slot
Insert a Secure Digital™/
Multimedia card into this slot.
7.
DVI port Connects to a DVI monitor or other
DVI-compatible devices.
VGA port Connects to a VGA monitor or
other VGA-compatible devices.
HDMI port Connects to a HDMI monitor or
other HDMI-compatible devices.
S-Video port
Connects your computer to a
media hardware such as a DVD
player, or to a display monitor such
as a TV.
WLAN card
module (Optional)
Connects antenna to enjoy the
digital content through the latest
wireless technology.
8. Air vents Allows ventilation
9. Power connector Connects power cable.
The output ports vary depending on the Graphics card you installed.

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10.
LAN (RJ-45)
port Plug a network cable into this port.
PS/2 keyboard
/ mouse combo
port
Connects to a PS/2 keyboard/
mouse.
USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices such as a
mouse, keyboard, or camera.
6-pin IEEE
1394a port
Connects to an IEEE 1394 device
such as a digital camrecorder.
E-SATA port Connects to an external Serial ATA
hard disk drive.
Optical S/PDIF
Out port
Connects to an amplifier for digital
audio output.
7.1(8)-channel
audio ports
Connect to a 7.1(8)-channel
speaker system.
11. Expansion slot cover Remove when install Expansion
card.

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Setting up your Desktop PC
Connecting devices
• Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.
• The Wi-Fi module and antenna are optional.
• Use this product in ambient temperature below 35˚C.
• Do not block or cover these vents.
DVI
SPDIF OUT
1394
ESATA

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Pressing the power button to turn
on the system
Connecting the power
Connect the power cord to the power connector and plug it into
the wall socket.
A
B
SPDIF OUT
1394
ESATA
DVI

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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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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 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 you will see a check beside the device you
select.

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4. Relaunch your media player, such as Windows® Media
Player or Power DVD, and the device you set will serve as the
default 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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Introducing the utilities
ASUS AI Manager
ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy
access to frequently-used applications.
Installing AI Manager
To install AI Manager on your computer:
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is
enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, locate the setup.exe file from the
ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. Double-click the setup.exe file to
start installation.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Launching AI Manager
To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click
Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI
Manager.The AI Manager quick bar appears on the desktop.
After launching the application, the AI
Manager icon appears in the Windows®
taskbar.
Right-click this icon to switch
between quick bar and main
window, and to launch the AI
Manager either from the quick bar
or taskbar.

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AI Manager quick bar
The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows
you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information
easily. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information
tab to display the menu’s contents.
Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full
window and quick bar. Click the Minimize button to keep the
AI Manager on the taskbar. Click the Close button to quit the
AI Manager.
Main
The Main menu contains five utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, AI
Boosting, and AI Probe. Click the arrow on the Main menu icon
to browse through the utilities in the main menu.
AI Disk
AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE files, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE
history, or the Recycle Bin. Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display
the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear. Click Apply
when done.
Click to extend or
restore
Click to display
items on the left
Main
My Favorites
Support
Information
Close button
Maximize /
restore button
Minimize button
Click to
display items
on the right
ASUS Probe

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AI Security
AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as
USB flash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access.
To lock a device:
1. When using AI Security for the first time, you are asked
to set a password. Enter a password with at most 20
alphanumeric characters.
2. Confirm the password.
3. Key in the password hint (recommended).
4. When done, click Ok.
5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply.
6. Key in the password you have set previously, then click
Ok.The selected device is locked and not accessible.
To unlock the selected device:
1. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click
Apply.
2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click
Ok.The selected device is unlocked.
To change password:
Click Change Password, then follow the onscreen
instructions to change password.
AI Booting
AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence.
To specify the boot sequence:
1. Select a device, then click on the left/right button to
specify the boot sequence.
2. When done, press Apply.