Asus Essentio ES5100-P User manual

Essentio
ES5100/ES5100-P
ASUS Desktop PC
User Manual
®

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E4250
First Edition V1
October 2008

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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Online support support.asus.com
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Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Support fax [phone]
Online support support.asus.com
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Address Harkortstr. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Support Fax [phone]
Online support support.asus.com

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Contents
Notices.......................................................................................................... v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
General precautions .................................................................................. vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
System package contents........................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Front panel.................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Rear panel..................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Placement options ....................................................................... 1-4
1.3.1 Horizontal placement ...................................................... 1-4
1.3.2 Vertical placement........................................................... 1-4
1.4 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouse ............................. 1-5
1.5 Connecting to other peripheral devices .................................... 1-5
Chapter 2: Getting started
2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-1
2.2 Powering your system................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Support DVD information ............................................................ 2-2
2.3.1 Running the Support DVD .............................................. 2-2
2.3.2 Drivers menu................................................................... 2-3
2.3.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 2-4
2.3.4 Manuals menu ................................................................ 2-5
2.3.5 ASUS contact information............................................... 2-5
2.3.6 Other information ............................................................ 2-6
2.4 ASUS AI Manager......................................................................... 2-8
2.4.1 Installing AI Manager ...................................................... 2-8
2.4.2 Launching AI Manager .................................................... 2-8
2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar..................................................... 2-8
2.4.4 Main ................................................................................ 2-9
2.4.5 My favorites................................................................... 2-13
2.4.6 Support ......................................................................... 2-14
2.4.7 Information .................................................................... 2-14
2.5 Loading the initial OS default settings..................................... 2-15
2.6 Recovery CD (optional) ............................................................. 2-15
2.6.1 Recovering a Windows®XP OS.................................... 2-15
2.6.2 Recovering a Windows® Vista OS ................................. 2-16

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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.
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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
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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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent an electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electric outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing any devices to or from the system, contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer. Ensure that all the power cables for
the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all the power cables from the existing system before you add or
remove a device to or from the system.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that comes with the package.
• Before using this product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and
the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your
dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. Do not place this product in a
location where it may get wet. Place this product on a at and stable surface.
• When using this product, do not block any air inlet/outlet on the chassis.
• It is recommended that you use this product in environments with an ambient
temperature below 35ºC.
• If you encounter technical problems with this product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
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.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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General precautions
Before using the ASUS ES5100/ES5100-P Desktop PC, carefully read the general
precautions below. Improper operation could lead to personal injury or damage to
the product.
• Before using the product, ensure that all components are correctly installed
and all cables are correctly connected. If you detect any damage, contact your
dealer immediately.
• Avoid dust and extreme temperatures. Do not place this product in a location
where it may receive direct sunlight.
• Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet.
• Do not block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for
this product.
• Before turning on the system, check if all the peripherals are correctly
connected.
• To avoid short circuits, keep scraps, screws, and threads away from
connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry.
• Do not insert any object or spill liquid into the air vents on the chassis.
• If this product has been used for a long time, avoid direct contact with the
heatsinks and the surfaces of IC as they may become very warm and hot.
Check if the system receives proper ventilation.
• Before you add or remove a peripheral device to or from the system, ensure
that you unplugged the system from the power source.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
• Do not service this product yourself.
• Though the system casing is elaborately designed to protect users from
scratches, be careful with those sharp tips and edges. Put on a pair of gloves
before you remove or replace the system cover.
• Unplug this product from the power source when it is left unused for a long
period of time.
• It is recommended that you use this product in environments with an ambient
temperature below 35ºC.
• Use this product only with the correct voltage as instructed by the
manufacturer.
• To prevent re or electric shock, do not overload power outlets and extension
cords.
• Warning: Ensure that you replace the battery with a correct type; otherwise, it
may cause an explosion hazard.

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About this guide
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of ASUS Essentio
ES5100/ES5100-P Desktop PC. The chapter lists the system features,
including introduction on the front and rear panels.
2. Chapter 2: Getting started
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the Support DVD.
Audience
This guide provides general information about ASUS Essentio ES5100/
ES5100-P Desktop PC and instructions on how to use the Support DVD that
comes with the system package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this guide.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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System package contents
Check your Essentio ES5100/ES5100-P system package for the following items.
Standard items
1. ASUS Essentio ES5100/ES5100-P Desktop PC with
• ASUS Desktop PC x1
• Foot stand x1
• Mouse x1
• Keyboard x1
2. Cables
• AC power cord x1
3. Accessories
• AC power adapter x1
• Mouse pad x1
4. Support DVD x1
5. User Manual x1
6. Warranty card x1
• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
• Specications are subject to the desktop PC you purchased. Check with
your supplier for the exact offers.

Chapter 1
System introduction
This chapter gives a general
description of the desktop PC. The
chapter lists the system features
including introduction on the front and
rear panels.

Chapter summary 1
ASUS Essentio ES5100/ES5100-P
1.1 Front panel.................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Rear panel..................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Placement options ....................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Connecting to the keyboard and the mouse ............................. 1-5
1.5 Connecting to other peripheral devices .................................... 1-5

1-1ASUS Essentio ES5100/ES5100-P
1.1 Front panel
The ASUS Essentio ES5100/ES5100-P Desktop PC includes an ASUS
motherboard, a power supply unit, a front panel, and a rear panel. All of these
components are integrated in a system casing elaborately designed by ASUS.
The illustrations below show the front panel and the components on it.
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E-SATA
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Close Open
1. Optical disk drive (ODD) eject button. Press this button to eject the optical
disk drive.
2. Front panel cover .Pull outward to open the front panel cover. Inside
are two USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA port, one Microphone port, and one
Headphone port.
3. Network LED .This LED lights up when a wireless/wired network
connection is established on the system.
4. Hard disk drive (HDD) LED .This LED lights up when data is being read
from or written to the hard disk drive.
5. Power button .Press this button to turn the system on.
6. USB 2.0 ports
2.0
. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,
camera, PDA, and others.
7. eSATA port
E-SATA
.This port connects an external Serial ATA hard disk
drive.

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1.2 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power input port and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.
The illustration below shows the rear panel and the components on it.
1. Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
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DO NOT block the air vents on the top and rear panels of the system chassis.
The components inside the chassis may overheat and be damaged without
adequate ventilation.
2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device
via an optical S/PDIF cable.
3. PS/2 keyboard port . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Fast Ethernet connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub.
8. Headphone port (lime) .This port connects a headphone.
9. Microphone port (pink) .This port connects a microphone.

1-3ASUS Essentio ES5100/ES5100-P
Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel conguration
Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel
Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center
5. Kensington®lock port . This port allows the PC to be secured to a xed
object using Kensington®.compatible security products.
6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
4-channel or 6-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front
Speaker Out.
8. Microphone port (pink) .This port connects a microphone.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, or 6-channel conguration.
9. DC IN input port. This port connects the DC output plug of an AC power
adapter.
10. USB 2.0 ports
2.0
. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,
camera, PDA, and others.
11. Video Graphics adapter (VGA) port .This port connects a VGA monitor
or other VGA-compatible devices.
12. HDMI port . This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD,
Blu-Ray and other protected content.
LAN port LED indications
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

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1.3 Placement options
1.3.1 Horizontal placement
Place your desktop PC horizontally.
1.3.2 Vertical placement
Install the foot stand supplied in the system package. Place your desktop PC
vertically.
To install the foot stand:
1. Locate the screw hole on the bottom of your desktop PC.
2. Secure the foot stand to your desktop PC with the supplied screw.
Ensure to install the foot stand if you adopt the vertical placement of your
desktop PC; otherwise, the air vents at the bottom will be blocked.

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1.4 Connecting to the keyboard and the
mouse
The ASUS Essentio ES5100/ES5100-P Desktop PC is equipped with a PS/2
keyboard and a USB mouse. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard
port at the rear panel. Connect the USB mouse to a USB port either at the rear or
front panel.
1.5 Connecting to other peripheral devices
The ASUS Essentio ES5100/ES5100-P Desktop PC is equipped with a number of
I/O ports at the rear and front panels where you can connect peripheral devices to
the system.
Refer to the illustration below for details.
Before you connect a peripheral device to the system, refer to the
documentation that comes with the device or contact your supplier directly for
information on how to install it.
Power jack
USB
VGA
HDMI
Microphone
Line Out
Line In
RJ-45
PS/2 keyboard
S/PDIF Out
If you are using a wireless USB keyboard or mouse, refer to the documentation
that comes with the device or contact your supplier directly for information on
how to congure it.

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Chapter 2
Getting started
This chapter helps you to power up the
system and install drivers and utilities
from the Support DVD.

Chapter summary 2
ASUS Essentio ES5100/ES5100-P
2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-1
2.2 Powering your system................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Support DVD information ............................................................ 2-2
2.4 ASUS AI Manager......................................................................... 2-8
2.5 Loading the initial OS default settings..................................... 2-15
2.6 Recovery CD (optional) ............................................................. 2-15