ASUS CG Series Gaming PC User Manual
E3754 First Edition V1 July 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER, INC. (“ASUS”).
English Contents Contents..................................................................................................3 Notices.....................................................................................................4 Safety information...............................................................................6 Notes for this manual.........................................................................7 Welcome..................................................................
Notices English 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.
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Safety information English Your ASUS CG Series is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system • • • • • • Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system. Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator. Set up the system on a stable surface.
English LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT NO DISASSEMBLY The warranty does not apply to the products that have been disassembled by users This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercurycontaining button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Welcome English Congratulations on your purchase of the ASUS CG Series. The package contents of your new system are listed below but may vary with models. ASUS reserves the right to replace components or accessories to provide optimum serviceability. Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.
Knowing your system English Front / Rear panel features Front (Close) Pull to open the front door 1 2 Front (Open) Liquid cooler tanks (optional) 3 4 ASUS CG Series
English Rear I/O ports and features 5 6 7 8 9 No. Item 1. Power sensor Touch to power on the system. Fingerprint scanner 2. 3. Description Optical drives MS card slot MS Duo card slot CF/MD card slot 4. SD/MMC card slot miniSD slot 6-pin IEEE 1394a port USB 2.0 ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Used for instant and secure user authentication.
5. Item Air vents PS/2 keyboard port (purple) PS/2 mouse port (green) USB 2.0 ports Clr CMOS switch 6. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port Optical S/PDIF Out port 6-pin IEEE 1394a port E-SATA port LAN (RJ-45) port 7. 7.1(8)-channel audio ports HDMI port English No. Description Allows ventilation. Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. Connects to a PS/2 mouse. Connect to USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or camera. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to overclocking.
Setting up your system English Removing the rear rack Following the arrows’ directions, push the latches to remove the rear rack before connecting any cables. Reinstalling the rear rack After necessary cables are properly connected, put the cables through the rack first, and then reinstall the rack back to the chassis.
English Connecting devices Do not block or cover these openings. Gaming mouse Network hub/ switch Gaming keyboard 7.1(8)-channel speaker system Gaming headset The connected devices are for reference only. The actual bundled devices depend on the model of your system. Connecting the power supply – Off – On Power supply switch Turning on the system Push the power supply switch to “ ” (refer to section “connecting the power supply”), and then touch the power sensor to turn on the system.
Using your system English Using the optical drive Inserting a disc 1. 2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. Slide the disc into the drive. Ejecting a disc 1. 2. While the system power is on, press the eject button. Remove the disc from the disc tray. Using the card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media files.
Configuring audio setup English ASUS CG Series comes with six audio jacks on the rear panel that support up to 7.1 channel audio configurations. Speaker configurations You may set up your system with the following speaker configurations: Audio jack Speaker layout Headphones 2 (stereo) 2.1 4.1 5.1(6) 7.1(8) Left speaker, right speaker. Left speaker, right speaker, and a subwoofer. Two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer.
English Connecting to speakers Refer to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions. Audio jack Description Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Line Out (lime) connects to a headset or front speakers. Microphone (pink) connects to a microphone. Center/Subwoofer (orange) connects to a center speaker or a subwoofer. Rear Out (black) connects to rear speakers. Side Out (gray) connects to side speakers.
Using the Gaming Mouse (optional) English The ASUS®-Logitech® G9 Laser Mouse is a full-speed, USB device which features an onboard memory with five profiles, weight tuning system, interchangable grips, MicroGear™ Precision Scroll Wheel technology, and Custom-Color LED display. G9 Laser Mouse Features Front view 1 4 5 2 6 3 No. Item/button 1. In-game sensitivity (dpi) and profile switching buttons 2. Back and forward buttons 3. Spring-leaded weight catridge (hidden under grip) 4.
English Back view 1 5 2 3 4 No. Item/button 1. MicroGear™ scroll wheel mode switch button 2. Mouse profile selection button for onboard memory 3. 3200 dpi, full speed USB laser engine 4. Grip release button 5. Super-slick polytetrafluoroethylene gaming feet Setup and installation Plug the mouse USB cable into your system’s USB port. The G9 mouse is ready to go with full functionality already optimized for game play.
English Weight tuning system The weight tuning system is a weight tin containing eight mixand-match metal weights of 7g and 4g. You can control the weight of your G9 mouse anytime by adding up to 28g of additional weight. To change the weight 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the grip off, and then you can see the spring-loaded inset weight cartridge. Push in the cartridge, and the cartridge pops out. Insert the needed weights for a customized mouse weight. Install back the grip to your G9 mouse.
English Using the Gaming Mouse Pad (optional) The ASUS dual-sided gaming mouse pad is suitable for gaming or normal use. The rough side helps an optical mouse perform better, while the smooth side is more suitable for a laser mouse. The mouse cord clip also reduces cable tangles, keeping your desk in order. Gaming mouse pad features Mouse cord clip Unique surface Using the mouse pad Place the mouse cord to into the mouse cord clip.
English Using the Gaming Keyboard (optional) The ASUS gaming keyboard is specially designed for playing games on the gaming PC. The rotatable Game-Wheel makes game playing more comfortable, and the hotkeys on the top of the keyboard allow instant control of every movement while in games. The multi-colored backlight changes with the status of the keyboard. Gaming keyboard features 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 9 10 11 No. Item/port/button Description 1. 2. Adjustable to A mode, B mode , or Office mode.
English A/B Profile Press to switch between A mode and B mode. Office key Press to switch the Game-Wheel to office mode. A/B Profile / Office key LED definition 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Mode A/B Profile LED Office key LED A Mode Red Off B Mode Office Blue Blue / Red Off Green Backlight on/off Press to toggle on/off the backlight of the Game-Wheel and the main keyboard. Play / Pause Press to play or pause the currently played audio/video file.
English Connecting to the system Connect the two USB cables, headphone cable, and microphone cable of the ASUS gaming keyboard to the system. We strongly suggest that both the USB cables are connected to the system for sufficient power supply. Headphone USB Microphone cable (green) cables cable (pink) Configuring the keyboard software The ASUS gaming keyboard software allows you to configure keyboard settings from the CG Gaming PC. Install the keyboard driver to the system first.
English Using the Gaming Headset (optional) The ASUS gaming headset is suitable for long gaming sessions. Gaming headset features 1 3 on 2 off 4 No. Item 1. Volume regulator with built-in 3.5mm mini jack 2. Dynamic microphone, for attaching directly on the screen, or on the shirt. 3. Open type headphones 4. Headphone and microphone cables Connecting to the system 1. 2. Connect the cable attached to the headphone to the 3.5mm mini jack on the volume regulator.
Introducing the utilities English ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently-used applications. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers installation wizard appears. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, locate the setup. exe file from the ASUS AI Manager folder in the support DVD. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. 3.
English AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents. Close button Maximize / restore button Minimize button Main Support My Favorites Information Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick bar. Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar.
English 3. 4. 5. 6. Key in the password hint (recommended). When done, click Ok. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. The selected device is locked and not accessible. To unlock the selected device: 1. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click Apply. 2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click Ok. The selected device is unlocked.
English My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer. To add an application: 1. 2. Click Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites. Click Open on the file location window. The application is added to My Favorites list. Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected application. You can also double click to launch the selected application.
English ASUS Express Gate (For some models only) ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to web and Skype. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications. The First Screen Express Gate’s first screen appears within a few seconds after you power on. From here, you can immediately start the web browser or Skype.
English Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to change various Express Gate settings. Click on an icon to open a particular configuration tool. The following tools are available: Date and Time: set current date and time as well as time zone. Input Method: choose your preferred input language and method. Language and Keyboard: choose your language and keyboard preferences. LaunchBar Setting: customize your LaunchBar (where it docks, whether it auto-hides, etc.
• Screen Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display. Volume Control: Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone input, etc. English • Using the LaunchBar The actual screen may vary according to different models. The LaunchBar has several system icons that show you various system statuses and let you configure individual Express Gate SSD settings. The LaunchBar can be configured to auto-hide, if you want more screen space for the softwares.
English Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel. Click to show “About Express Gate SSD”. Click to open Express Gate SSD Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down. This window is also shown when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del on the keyboard.
• If you have wireless network, click Setup for the WiFi option. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, enter the name of your wireless access point in the SSID field. If your wireless access point has security enabled, select the corresponding security algorithm from the drop-down list (e.g. WEPAUTO) in the Encryption Type field, and enter the password. Click OK to enable WiFi and establish the wireless connection.
Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup English Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on Express Gate’s first screen. Express Gate configuration options are under Tools configuration menu page.
English ASUS Game Gate Features • Windows Logon: Secures access to the Operating System and its various components. It only allows registered users to access these functionalities after authentication. • Fingerprint Screen Saver: A user timed biometrically protected screen saver to secure the PC when you are away from your computer. Unauthorized users cannot gain access to your PC.
English 3. You are required to swipe the selected finger across the sensor at least three times, in order to collect ONE set of consistent image for a fingerprint record. 4. During fingerprint registration, the progress bar shows the completion status. 5. Individual fingerprint enrollment is done once the progress bar shows full completion, and the selected fingertip turns white. Repeat steps 1 to 4 if you want to register more fingerprints. To delete a fingerprint 1.
English Activating screen saver To activate screen saver Right click the Game Gate icon in the system tray, and select Activate screen saver. The fingerprint module is displayed as FP Token USB device in your system. We suggest that you not disconnect the device. If you disconnect the FP device, you need to reboot the system to restore the fingerprint feature. To disable screen saver 1. When returning to the Windows screen, you can select regular logon or fingerprint logon. 2.
English To decrypt a file or folder 1. Right click on the file / folder you want to decrypt and select Decrypt file with fingerprint. You can also double click on the file / folder. 2. Fingerprint verification follows. You are asked to put the enrolled finger to the sensor until the green check appears on the screen, and the verification is successful. 3. The encrypted file / folder will turn to the original file / folder.
Recovering your system English Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes the operating system installed on your system at the factory. The recovery DVD, working with the support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its original working state, provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order.
Using ASUS Recovery English 1. 2. 3. Turn on your system and the ASUS logo appears. Press F9 to enter the System Recovery. The message “Windows is loading files” is displayed. Wait until the Recovery CD/DVD window appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. After the system reboots, system settings are restored to the default values.
Troubleshooting English Read the following Q&As for troubleshooting guide. If these do not give you answers, you may contact us directly at the contact information provided in the support DVD. What can I do if my system cannot be powered on? Check if the power LED on the front panel lights up. It does not light up if no power is supplied to the system. • • Find out if the power cord is plugged in.
Warranty Policy English The ASUS VIP Member Notice Dearest Customer, thank you for purchasing an ASUS product! Register online now to complete the VIP Membership and gain these benefits today! (1) Immediately become an exclusive ASUS VIP Member (2) Receive exclusive VIP Member privileges like: • The latest ASUS product news, promotional activities, benefits and discounts exclusive to VIP Members only.
2 English desktop PC to you in new generic packing (non-original packaging). ASUS will recover the originally configured operation system bundled with the product if the Hard Drive is replaced. ASUS will not be liable to restore or transfer the user’s data, programs from the original Hard Disk Software Support Your ASUS desktop PC is supplied with pre-installed software.
English • Due to technology limitations, some devices(ex. DVD ROM and software player may not play certain titles) may be limited or not compatible with the ASUS desktop PC. These limitations are common to defined standards within the IT industry and are not specific to ASUS desktop PC. 4. Before Contacting ASUS Service Center • • • • • • • Back up all your personal data and remove any confidential, proprietary information on the hard drive.
English 6. Local Service Procedure Check user’s manual or ASUS web information. Problem solved? Call ASUS Hotline. Problem solved online? Case Closed Get RMA Number and properly pack your desktop PC with good protection. Return your desktop PC to ASUStek service center to repair. ASUS will check and repair your desktop PC and then return to you. Returning a desktop PC to ASUS Service Center during the warranty period does not automatically mean that it will be repaired free of charge.
English Model Name Serial Number Warranty Period Dealer’s Name Dealer’s Address/Stamp Dealer’s Tel.
