Asus Rog Tytan G30AK User manual

ASUS Gaming Desktop PC
ROG TYTAN G30AK
User Guide

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E9370
First Edition
April 2014

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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Safety information ........................................................................................................................... 9
Conventions used in this guide.................................................................................................10
Where to nd more information...............................................................................................10
Package contents...........................................................................................................................11
Chapter 1: Getting started
Welcome!...........................................................................................................................................13
Getting to know your computer...............................................................................................13
Setting up your computer...........................................................................................................18
Turning your computer ON ........................................................................................................20
Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer
Connecting a USB storage device............................................................................................21
Connecting microphone and speakers..................................................................................22
Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card) .........................................25
Connecting multiple external displays ..................................................................................28
Connecting an HDTV ....................................................................................................................30
Chapter 3: Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC......................................................................31
Using the memory card reader .................................................................................................32
Using the optical drive .................................................................................................................33
Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection...........................................................................................................................35
Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only)........................................................................40
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................43
Appendix
Windows®8.1 User Manual
Starting for the rst time .............................................................................................................53
Windows® 8.1 lock screen.............................................................................................................53
Using the Windows®UI .................................................................................................................54
Working with Windows®apps....................................................................................................57
Other keyboard shortcuts...........................................................................................................62

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Contents
Turning your Desktop PC OFF ...................................................................................................63
Putting your Desktop PC to sleep ............................................................................................63
Entering the BIOS Setup ..............................................................................................................64
Recovering your system...............................................................................................................65
ASUS contact information
ASUS contact information...........................................................................................................68

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Notices
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 the detailed recycling information in dierent regions.
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://csr.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 o 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dierent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 modications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Lithium 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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IC: Canadian Compliance Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210
of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-
causing equipment regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cet appareil
numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes.
(1) cet appareil ne doit par provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un
fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
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.
KC: Korea Warning Statement
Avertissement relatif aux batteries Lithium-Ion
MISE EN GARDE: Danger d’explosion si la pile n’est pas remplacée correctement.
Remplacer uniquement avec une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée
par le fabricant. Mettez au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions
du fabricant.

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VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
VCCI Class B Statement
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or
television receiver, it may cause radio interference. Install and use equipment according to the
instruction manual.
Equipment registered based on the conrmation measurement at the user
installation site.
This is a product for which interference was measured at the present installation site and conrmed
to comply with the standard of Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information
Technology Equipment (VCCI). Before using the equipment at any location other than the present
installation site, the member shall measure interference for conrmation and register the result to
VCCI.
RF Equipment Notices
CE: European Community Compliance Statement
The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagnetic elds (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE Directive.
Wireless Radio Use
This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency band.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency exposure
limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential
for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.
Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment
regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.

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BSMI: Taiwan Wireless Statement
Japan RF Equipment Statement
KC (RF Equipment)
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 ecient 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 10 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 benets to the environment. In addition, please
visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint
program.
*Note: Energy Star is NOT supported on Freedos and Linux-based products.

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Safety information
Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean
cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few
drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.
• DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been
damaged.
• DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.
• DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop
PC.
• DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical elds.
• DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during
electrical storms.
• Batterysafetywarning:DO NOT throw the battery in re. DO NOT short circuit the contacts.
DO NOT disassemble the battery.
• Usethisproductinenvironmentswithambienttemperaturesbetween0˚C(32˚F)and40˚C
(104˚F).
• DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated.
• DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could
interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure
about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Hazardous moving parts. Desktop should be completely shutdown before servicing product.
Replacing fan components should only be attempted by qualied service personnel.
Hazardous Moving Parts Warning
WARNING: Keep ngers and other body parts away from any moving parts.

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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 manual.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
Refer to the ASUS website www.asus.com.
ASUS Local Technical Support
Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for the contact information of local
Technical Support Engineer.
The User Guide is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC:
C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual
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
dierent models.
ASUS Gaming Desktop PC
ROG TYTAN G30AK
Keyboard x1 Mouse x1
Installation Guide
Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1
Antenna x1 (optional) Phoebus Control BOX (Optional)

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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC!
The ASUS Desktop PC 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 Desktop PC.
Getting to know your computer
Illustrations are for reference only. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with
dierent models.
Front
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Chapter 1
Getting started

Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer.
Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ card or
MultiMediaCard into this slot.
Optical disk drive bay. There is an optical disk drive in this bay.
Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray.
Power LED. This LED lights up when you turn on your computer.
CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card
into this slot.
Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory
Stick Pro™ card into this slot.
OC Button. This button adjusts the System Level Up prole of your computer.
USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices
such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
• DONOTconnectakeyboard/mousetoanyUSB3.0portwheninstallingWindows®
operating system.
• DuetoUSB3.0controllerlimitations,USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedunderaWindows®
OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devicestoUSB3.0portsforfasterand
better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices
such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone.
Headphone port. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Supported by ASUS
Audio Wizard.
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Rear
Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.
Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.
INPUT RATING: 100-120V~/200-240V~, 9A/4.5A, 60/50Hz
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices
such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
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.
DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant
allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.
Side/ SPDIFOut
Rear
Ctr/Sbw
Front
LineIn
BoxLink
HPOut
MicIn
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Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration
USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices
such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
• DONOTconnectakeyboard/mousetoanyUSB3.0portwheninstallingWindows®
operating system.
• DuetoUSB3.0controllerlimitations,USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedunderaWindows®
OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devicestoUSB3.0portsforfasterand
better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in a 7.1-channel
audio conguration.
Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4.1, 5.1,
and 7.1-channel audio conguration.
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 4.1, 5.1,
or 7.1-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1,
5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration.
Port Headset
2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
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
Gray – – Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out
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ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your
computer to connect to a wireless network.
Sound card ports (optional). These ports connect to your output devices such as
microphones, headsets and speakers.
ASUS Graphics Cards (on selected models only). The display output ports on these
optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with dierent models.
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
VGA port. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor.
Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via an
optical S/PDIF cable.
PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.
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
LAN port LED indications
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Setting up your computer
This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external
monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer.
Connecting an external monitor
Connect your monitor to the onboard HDMI output port to enjoy the Eco Energy Mode.
To connect an external monitor:
1. Connect an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer.
2. Plug the monitor to a power source.
When connecting the monitor to the discrete graphics card, the Eco Energy Mode is disabled.
When you are doing some tasks that do not require VGA performance, such as downloading
tasks, Eco Energy Mode cuts down the power supplied to the discrete graphics card for a low
overall system power consumption.
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 computer.
Side/ SPDIFOut
Rear
Ctr/Sbw
Front
LineIn
BoxLink
HPOut
MicIn
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Connecting the power cord
Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer
and the other end to a power source.
Side/ SPDIFOut
Rear
Ctr/Sbw
Front
LineIn
BoxLink
HPOut
MicIn
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3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to the Windows®8.1 User Manual, which
can be found in this manual.
Turning your computer ON
This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.
Turning your computer ON
To turn your computer ON:
1. Turn your monitor ON.
2. Turn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer.
Power button
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