Asus ROG GR8 User manual

ROG GR8
User Guide
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First Edition
August 2014
E9561

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Contents
About this manual ............................................................................................. 5
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................... 5
Typography......................................................................................................... 5
Package contents............................................................................................... 6
Getting to know your ROG GR8
Features ................................................................................................................. 8
Front panel.......................................................................................................... 8
Bottom view .....................................................................................................10
Top view.............................................................................................................10
Rear panel .........................................................................................................11
Using your ROG GR8
Getting started..................................................................................................16
Positioning your ROG GR8...........................................................................16
Connecting the AC power adapter ..........................................................17
Connecting a display panel ........................................................................19
Connecting the keyboard or mouse........................................................20
Turning on your ROG GR8 ...........................................................................21
Using the Miracast Receiver.........................................................................22
Recovering your system.................................................................................25
Resetting your PC...........................................................................................25
Recovering from a system image file ......................................................26
Removing everything and reinstalling Windows................................27
Turning off your ROG GR8.............................................................................28
Putting your ROG GR8 to sleep ...................................................................28
Entering the BIOS Setup ................................................................................28
Quickly enter the BIOS..................................................................................29

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Upgrading your ROG GR8
Upgrading memory modules......................................................................32
Installing a 2.5-inch storage drive..............................................................37
Appendix
Safety information ...........................................................................................44
Setting up your system.................................................................................44
Care during use...............................................................................................44
Regulatory notices...........................................................................................46
ASUS contact information ............................................................................52

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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software
features of your PC, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Getting to know your ROG GR8
This chapter details the hardware components of your ROG GR8.
Chapter 2: Using your ROG GR8
This chapter provides you with information on using your ROG
GR8.
Chapter 3: Upgrading your ROG GR8
This chapter provides information on how to upgrade the
memory modules and the storage drive of your ROG GR8.
Appendices
This section includes notices and safety statements your ROG
GR8.
Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented
as follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be
followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that
can help complete tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must
be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and
prevent damage to your ROG GR8's data and components.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italic This indicates sections that you can refer
to in this manual.

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Package contents
NOTE: Actual product specications and package contents may vary
depending on your country or region.
IMPORTANT! Bring the warranty card to the ASUS Service Center
for replacement of the defective components if the device or its
components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within
the warranty period.
Your ROG GR8 package contains the following items:
ROG GR8
Power cable*
Technical documentations
AC power adapter* set of screws

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Getting to know your ROG GR8

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ROG GR8
Features
Front panel

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Power button
The power button allows you to turn the ROG GR8 on or
o.
Miracast Receiver button
The Miracast Receiver button allows you to mirror the
display from other Miracast-enabled devices.
Headphone jack
The stereo headphone jack is used to connect the system’s
audio out signal to headphones.
Microphone jack
The microphone jack is designed to connect the
microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations,
or simple audio recordings.
USB 2.0 ports (with USB charger feature)
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports are compatible
with USB 2.0/1.1 devices such as keyboards, mouse
devices, cameras, and hard disk drives.
The USB 2.0 port with the icon comes with a USB
Charger feature that allows charging of mobile devices
even while your ROG GR8 is on sleep, hibernate, or S5
mode.

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Bottom view
Air vents
The air vents allow cooler air to enter your ROG GR8
chassis and expel hot air out.
IMPORTANT! For optimum heat dissipation and air
ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free from
obstructions.
Rubber feet
The rubber feet helps prevent the ROG GR8 from slipping
thus providing more stability when the ROG GR8 is in a
stand-up position.
Top view

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Rear panel
HDD/Drive LED indicator
This indicator lights up when your ROG GR8 is accessing the
internal storage drives.
Audio Input Jack
This 1/8-inch stereo input jack can be used to connect a
stereo audio source to the ROG GR8. This feature is used
mainly to add audio to multimedia applications.
Audio Output Jack
This stereo audio jack is used to connect the system’s audio
out signal to amplied speakers.

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Microphone jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
microphone for video conferencing, voice narrations, or
simple audio recordings.
Digital audio out port (S/PDIF optical)
The Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) optical out port
allows you to transfer digital audio from your ROG GR8 into
an amplier or your TV.
HDMI port
The HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface) port
supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to
allow viewing on a larger external display.
DisplayPort port
Use this port to connect your ROG GR8 to a DisplayPort
external display.
LAN port
The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet
cable for connection to a local network.
USB 3.0 ports
These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports provide a
transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and are backward compatible
with USB 2.0.

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 bundled power adapter.
WARNING! The power adapter may become warm to
hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and keep it
away from your body.
Cover lock latch + Kensington security slot
The cover lock latch fastens the side cover on your ROG GR8.
The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your ROG
GR8 using Kensington® security products.

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Using your ROG GR8

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ROG GR8
Getting started
Positioning your ROG GR8
The ROG GR8 can be positioned standing up or lying down. When
positioning your ROG GR8, ensure that the rubber studs or the
rubber feet are in contact with the at and stable surface of your
table or desk.
Standing up Lying down
Location of rubber studs
rubber feet

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Connecting the AC power adapter
To connect the AC power adapter to your ROG GR8:
A. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.
B. Plug the AC power cord into a 100V~240V power source.
C. Connect the DC power connector into your ROG GR8’s power
(DC) input port.
NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on
your region.

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IMPORTANT!
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouuseonlytheACpower
adapter and cable that came with your ROG GR8.
• UseagroundedwallsocketwhileusingyourROGGR8.
• Thesocketoutletmustbeeasilyaccessibleandnearyour
ROG GR8.
• TodisconnectyourROGGR8fromitsmainpowersupply,
unplug your ROG GR8 from the power socket.

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Connecting a display panel
You can connect a display panel or projector to your ROG GR8 that
has the following connectors:
• HDMIconnector
• DisplayPortconnector
• VGAconnector(usewithaDisplayPorttoVGAadapterorHDMI
to VGA adapter)
• DVIconnector(usewithanHDMItoDVIadapter)
NOTE: The HDMI to DVI adapter, DisplayPort to VGA adapter, or
HDMI to VGA adapter are each sold separately.
To connect a display panel to your ROG GR8:
Connect a display cable either to the HDMI or DisplayPort port.
Connecting display via HDMI port Connecting display via DisplayPort port

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Connecting the keyboard or mouse
You can connect generally any USB keyboard and mouse to your
ROG GR8. You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard
and mouse set.
To connect a keyboard and mouse to your ROG GR8:
Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any of the
USB 2.0/3.0 ports of your ROG GR8.
Connecting a USB keyboard or mouse