ASUS Essentio Desktop PC User Manual
E4619 Second Edition V2 March 2009 Copyright © 2009 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”).
Contents Notices.....................................................................................................4 Safety information...............................................................................6 Notes for this manual.........................................................................7 Welcome.................................................................. 8 Package contents.................................................................................
Notices ASUS 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://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
Safety information Your ASUS Desktop PC 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.
• • • The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions. The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. The system performance changes. 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.
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the ASUS Desktop PC. The package contents of your new Desktop PC 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. Package contents • • • • • • • • ASUS Desktop PC x1 Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.
Knowing your Desktop PC Front / Rear panel features Front (Close) Front (Open) Rear 1 5 2 9 8 6 10 4 3 7 *����������������������������������������������������������� The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports. These ports and their locations may vary, depending on the model of your system. No. Button/Port Description 1. Optical drive reject button. 2. 3. 4. Optical drive bay cover. Push the front panel cover. Front panel cover. 5. Power button 6. USB 2.
No. 6. 7. 8. 9. Slot/Port Functions as a card reader for various types of memory cards. Use the slots when installing Expansion slots expansion cards. Air vents Allows ventilation Power connector Connects power cable. VGA port HDMI port LAN (RJ-45) port 10. Description Connects to a TV or monitor with different video output. Plug a network cable into this port. Connects to devices that COM port conforms with serial specification. Connect to USB devices such as a USB 2.
Setting up your Desktop PC Connecting devices Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. • • Use this product in ambient temperature below 35˚C. Do not block or cover these vents.
Connecting the power 1. Switch the Voltage selector to select the appropriate input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. Setting the voltage selector to 115V in a 230V area will damage your system! 2. Connect the power cord to the power connector and plug it into the wall socket.
Recovering your system Using the recovery DVD The recovery DVD includes an image of 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.
6. 7. After the system recovery is completed, you will be asked to eject the support DVD from the optical drive. Click OK and the system reboots. After the system reboots, Windows® Vista™ will begin system configurations. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process, and then restart the computer. This recovery DVD is for ASUS Desktop PC only. DO NOT use it on other computers. Visit the ASUS website www.asus.com for any updates. Quickly recover your system 1. 2. 3.
Troubleshooting 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 Desktop PC 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.
Why is it that a CD/DVD cannot be read from or written to? • Make sure that you use a disc compatible with the optical drive. • Check if you insert the disc properly or if there is any scratch on the disc. • Find out if the disc is with write protection. Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised representative ASUS Computer GmbH in Europe: Address: HARKORT STR.
