Asus GS30 User manual

GS30
Gaming Station
User Guide

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First Edition
October 2018
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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Safety information ........................................................................................................................... 6
Conventions used in this guide................................................................................................... 7
Where to find more information................................................................................................. 7
Package contents............................................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 1: Getting started
Welcome!............................................................................................................................................. 9
Getting to know your Gaming Station ..................................................................................... 9
Setting up your Gaming Station...............................................................................................13
Turning your Gaming Station ON.............................................................................................15
Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your Gaming Station
Connecting a USB storage device............................................................................................17
Connecting microphone and speakers..................................................................................18
Connecting multiple external displays ..................................................................................21
Connecting an HDTV ....................................................................................................................22
Chapter 3: Using your Gaming Station
Proper posture when using your Gaming Station .............................................................23
Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection...........................................................................................................................25
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................29
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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
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.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Déclaration de conformitéde Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil
doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

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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.
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.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals)
regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at
http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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.
Australia statement notice
From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian
Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please visit https://www.asus.com/support.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced
if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at
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Safety information
Electrical Safety
• Beforeinstallingorremovingsignalcables,ensurethatthepowercablesforthesystemunit
and all attached devices are unplugged.
• Topreventelectricalshockhazard,disconnectthepowercablefromtheelectricaloutlet
before relocating the system.
• Whenaddingorremovinganyadditionaldevicestoorfromthesystem,contactaqualied
service technician or your dealer. Ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged
before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you service.
• Ifthepowersupplyisbroken,do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your dealer.
Operation Safety
• Servicingofthisproductorunitsistobeperformed by trained service personnel only.
• Beforeoperatingtheserver,carefullyreadallthemanualsincludedwiththeserverpackage.
• Beforeusingtheserver,makesureallcablesarecorrectlyconnectedandthepowercablesare
not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
• Toavoidshortcircuits,keeppaperclips,screws,andstaplesawayfromconnectors,slots,
sockets and circuitry.
• Avoiddust,humidity,andtemperatureextremes. Place the server on a stable surface.
• Thethumbscrewsonthechassisshouldbetightenedwithatoolafterbothinitialinstallation
and subsequent access to the panel.
• Theproductissuitableformountingonconcreteorothernon-combustiblesurfacesonly.
This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use the
power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.
Restricted Access Location
The product is intended for installation only in a Computer Room where:
• AccesscanonlybegainedbySERVICEPERSONSorbyUSERSwhohavebeeninstructedabout
the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be
taken.
• AccessisthroughtheuseofaTOOL,orothermeansofsecurity,andiscontrolledbythe
authority responsible for the location.
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.
Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or carrying the
system.

Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information for all ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
DANGER/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 help you complete a task.
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Package contents
• Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer.
• Theillustrateditemsaboveareforreferenceonly.Actualproductspecicationsmayvarywith
different models.
Gaming Station x 1 Power cord x1 Warranty card x1
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Gaming Station!
The ASUS Gaming Station provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and
user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system
casing.
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Gaming Station.
Getting to know your Gaming Station
Illustrations are for reference only. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with
different models.
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Chapter 1
Getting started
Chapter 1: Getting started

Headphone jack. The port connects to a headphone or speaker.
Microphone jack. The port connects to a microphone.
USB 2.0 ports. The port connects to USB devices.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. The port connects to USB devices.
Power button. Press this button to turn on your Gaming Station.
Reset button. Press this button to restart your Gaming Station.
HDD/SSD access LED. This LED blinks when the system is accessing the internal
HDD / SSD devices.
Front panel
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SPDIF OUT REAR C/SUB
MIC IN LINE OUT LINEIN
KY
VGA OUT
HDMI DisplayPort
DVI
DisplayPort. The DisplayPort sends high-performance digital output to a display
device such as an LCD TV or HD monitor.
HDMI port. The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD
device such as an LCD TV or monitor to allow viewing on a larger external display.
DVI port. This DVI (Digital Visual Interface) port allows you to connect to an external
display.
LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. These port connects to USB devices.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port. This port connects to USB Type-C™ devices.
Rear panel
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USB 3.1 Gen 2 port. This port connects to USB devices.
Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an
expansion card.
Graphic Cards. The display outputs may vary by different graphic card options.
Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your Gaming
Station.
VGA port. This VGA (Video Graphics Adapter) port is for a VGA monitor or other
VGA-compatible devices.
Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects to the optical S/PDIF devices.
Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1,
or 7.1-channel configuration.
Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer
speakers.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1,
or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the audio sources in a 2.1, 4.1, or
5.1-channel configuration, and connects to the side speakers in a 7.1-channel
configuration.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1,
or 7.1-channel configuration.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration
Port Headset 2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Side speaker
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
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Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.
RATING: 100-127/200-240Vac, 10/5A, 50/60Hz
PSU power switch. This switch allows you to turn the PSU on or off.
Setting up your Gaming Station
This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external
monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your Gaming Station.
Connecting an external monitor
Using the ASUS Graphics Card
Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card.
To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card:
1. Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card.
2. Plug the monitor to a power source.
The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models.
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Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse
Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your Gaming
Station.
Connecting the power cord
Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your Gaming
Station and the other end to a power source.
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Power button
Turning your Gaming Station ON
This section describes how to turn on your Gaming Station after setting up your Gaming Station.
Turning your Gaming Station ON
To turn your Gaming Station ON:
1. Turn your monitor ON.
2. Press the power button on your Gaming Station.
3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
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Connecting a USB storage device
This Gaming Station provides USB 2.0, USB 3.1 gen1 and USB 3.1 gen2 ports on the front and rear
panels. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
To connect a USB storage device:
Insert the USB storage device to your Gaming Station.
Front panel Rear panel
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Chapter 2
Connecting devices to your Gaming Station
Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your Gaming Station

Connecting Headphone and Mic
Connecting microphone and speakers
This Gaming Station comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear
panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel,
5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers.
Connecting headset and microphone
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Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers
Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers
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Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers
Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers
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