Asus XG Station PRO User manual

Q13545
First Edition
January 2018
XG Station PRO
Quick Start Guide

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Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions will increase the life of the XG Station PRO. Follow all precautions and
instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualied personnel. Do not use
damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners,
benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface.
Disconnect the AC power before cleaning. Wipe the XG Station PRO using a clean cellulose sponge or
chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and
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 place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the XG Station PRO.
• DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.
• DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical elds.
• DO NOT leave the XG Station PRO on your lap or any part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury
from heat exposure.
• DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical
storms.
• DO NOT carry or cover a XG Station PRO that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air
circulation such as a carrying bag.
• SAFE TEMP: This XG Station PRO should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F)
• Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble XG Station PRO. Only ASUS-authorized technicians
should repair the device.
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.
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1. Installation requirements
To ensure a successful installation of the XG Station PRO, your computer must meet the following requirements:
• A Notebook PC with Thunderbolt™ 3 (updated to the latest rmware)
• Microsoft®Windows®10 (64 bit)
• Refer to www.asus.com for the complete Notebook PC QVL (Qualied Vendors List)
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2. Specications summary
Model XG Station PRO
Connection to PC Thunderbolt™ 3
Input / Output 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port
RGB Lighting Control ASUS ROG AURA supported
Power Supply 330W
Dimension 109mm x 205mm x 375mm
Weight 3.6KG
Graphics Card Support NVIDIA®GeForce®GTX 900 series and later
AMD Radeon R9 series and later
Internal Graphics Slot
Specication
Provides support for a single full length, 2.5 slot, PCI-Express
x16 graphics card
1 x PCI-Express x16 (electrical spec: x16)
Graphics output Dened by the graphics card installed
Accessories 1 x Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C cable
1 x Power cord
1 x 330W Adapter
Important product information guides
3. Hardware introduction
Rear view
Cover lock
Power button
Power (DC) input port
Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C port
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port

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4. Hardware installation
To install the XG Station PRO:
1. Slide the cover lock to an unlocked position.
2. Slide the top cover towards the rear of the XG Station PRO, then lift the top cover open.

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3. Slide the side cover upwards to remove it from the XG Station PRO.
4. Remove the screw that secures the metal cover to the XG Station PRO.
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5. Open the metal cover downwards to an opened position.
6. Remove the screws that secures the metal bracket to the XG Station PRO, then remove the metal
bracket.
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7. Align and insert the graphics card into the PCI-E slot.
8. Secure the metal bracket with the screws you removed earlier, then connect the power cables to the
graphics card.
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9. Lift the metal cover upwards to a closed position, then secure the metal cover with the screw that
you removed earlier.
10. Align and slide the side cover into the XG Station PRO.
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11. Align and slide the top cover towards the front of the XG Station PRO to secure it in place.
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12. Slide the cover lock to the locked position.

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13. Connect the bundled Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C cable to your Notebook PC and the XG Station PRO.
14. Connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter (A). Connect the DC power connector into your XG
Station PRO’s power (DC) input port (B). Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source
(C).

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5. Hardware customization
To customize the lighting eects of your XG Station PRO, visit www.asus.com and download the ASUS ROG
AURA software.
15. Press the power button on your XG Station PRO to turn it on.
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16. Install the corresponding drivers for your graphics card.

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6. Hardware maintenance
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To remove the air lter:
1. Slide the cover lock to an unlocked position.
2. Slide the top cover towards the rear of the XG Station PRO, then lift the top cover open.

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3. Slide the side cover upwards to remove it from the XG Station PRO.
4. Slightly lift the air lter handle (A), then slide the air lter and lift it out of the side cover (B).
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To reinstall the air lter:
1. Align the air lter and slide it into the side cover. Ensure that all the tabs are inserted into place.
2. Align and slide the side cover into the XG Station PRO.
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3. Align and slide the top cover towards the front of the XG Station PRO to secure it in place.
4. Slide the cover lock to the locked position.