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1. Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device 1 Click 884 from the Windows notification area on your Hebe ES computer then click Eject USB2 0 FlashDisk or Eject E USB3 0 FlashDisk if you are using the USB3 0 flash drive no ne ey or USB3 0 compatible devices E TOE PM L i Safe To Remove Hardware qx 2 When the Safe to Remove Hardware message The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely pops up remove the USB storage device from removed from the computer your computer 4 DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in progress Doing so may cause data loss or damage the USB storage device ASUS CG8890 27 Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels The audio I O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel stereo speakers Connecting Headphone and Mic 28 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting 4 channel Speakers Connecting 6 channel Speakers INPUTS IN Rear Front Center Su AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS PUTS Q a jo i A ASUS CG8890 29 Connecting 8 channel Speakers Oo O O 30 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA H
2. OG So OF OOO ASUS CG8890 49 Z To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal connect the external an antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless performance The external antennas are optional items To connect to a wireless network 1 Click the network icon w in the notification area to display the available wireless networks 2 Select the wireless network that you want to connect to then click Connect 3 You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless network then click OK 4 Wait while your computer is connecting to the wireless network 5 The wireless connection is established successfully The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected al status 50 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Using the utilities Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information Al Suite Il Al Suite Il is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing Al Suite II To install Al Suite Il on yo
3. 72 Chapter 6 Using the utilities Information Click the tab on the Information window to see detailed information about your system motherboard CPU BIOS installed device s and memory Support Manufacturer Caption Intel64 Family 6 Model 45 Stepping 7 Name Intel R Core TM i7 3930K CPU 3 20GHz ga Information Socket Designation LGA2011 Current Clock Speed 3201 MHz Number of Cores 12 ASUS CG8890 73 Nero 9 Nero 9 allows you to create copy burn edit share and update different kinds of data Home Entertainment E J 3 Welcome to Launch Applications Se Nero StartSmart Complete your tasks quickly and easily Start Page j Rip and Burn Create and Edit Back Up Manage your projects step by step with the application launcher that does it all f Special dire t functions EA en easier SY a Se A s Add Remove Installing Nero 9 To install Nero 9 1 Insert the Nero 9 DVD into your optical drive 2 If Autorun is enabled the main menu appears automatically Z If Autorun is disabled double click the SeupX exe file from the main directory of your Nero 9 DVD lt 3 From the main menu click Nero 9 Essentials Essentials 74 Chapter 6 Using the utilities 4 Select the language you want to use for the Installation Wizard Click Next Welcome to the Installation of Nero 9 Essentials nero 0 This wiz
4. Import Click to load a macro from your hard disk drive Timing Insert Keeping fire 44 Chapter 4 Using your computer Edit Script menu Edit Script E Timing il Insert NO Instruction Instruction cyde time 24Ams w Export Import Description Edit Script Click to open the Edit Script menu Check this item to record the time between pressing down and releasing a button Default 12 milliseconds When checked the new instruction will be inserted before the selected instruction Otherwise any new instruction will be given the first priority Click to start recording the keystrokes and or mouse actions Click to stop recording the keystrokes and or mouse actions Click to clear all saved instructions Move up down Click to move up down the selected instruction Instruction When Timing is unchecked all the actions delay time will be the value cycle time you chose from the drop down list Loop Sets the script to run at a click and stop when clicked again Fire Sets the script to run once in one click Sets the script to run when you hold down the button and stop when you release the button Export Click to save the current script to your hard disk drive Import Click to load a script from your hard disk drive Keeping fire ASUS CG8890 45 46 Chapter 4 Using your computer Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ 45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL cable m
5. n eo FS 10 11 12 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 Hot Swap Bay empty Allows you to install an additional HDD in this bay Power LED This LED lights up when you turn on your computer Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro card slot Insert a Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro card into this slot CompactFlash Microdrive card slot Insert a CompactFlash Microdrive card into this slot OC Button This button adjusts the System Level Up profile 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 limitation USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the USB 3 0 driver installation e 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 Th
6. Bee a i a aa a if OCIS OCT CC SEE DEO LOGE JE ENCE Z 7s WOE nstalletion Guide lt Nero 9 burning software DVD Installation Guide x1 x1 Si lt Warranty card x1 Support DVD x1 Recovery DVD x1 optional 2 a amp Wi Fi Ring moving antenna x2 Antenna x1 optional optional Z lf any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer The illustrated items above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models For details on using the bundled gaming keyboard and mouse refer to sections Using the ASUS ROG Gaming Keyboard and Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse 10 Getting started Welcome Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ROG CG8890 Gaming Desktop PC The ASUS ROG CG8890 Gaming 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 aN Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only The ports and their locations and the chassis color vary with different models Front panel MNP ASUS CG8890 11
7. The CPU fan has been replaced There is not enough air ventilation for the computer Ensure that your computer is working in an area with good air flow Computer is too noisy when in use Update the BIOS The system temperature is If you know how to reinstall the too high motherboard try to clean the inner space of the chassis Z If the problem still persists refer to your Desktop PC s warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center Visit the ASUS Support site at http support asus com for the service center information ASUS CG8890 87 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Address Telephone Fax E mail Web site Technical Support Telephone Online support 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 886 2 2894 3447 886 2 2890 7798 info asus com tw www asus com tw 86 21 38429911 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address Telephone Fax Web site Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA 1 510 739 3777 1 510 608 4555 usa asus com 1 812 282 2787 1 812 284 0883 support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Fax Web site Online contact Technical Support Telephone Component Telephone System Notebook Eee LCD Support Fax Online support Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany 49 2102 959911 www asus de www asus de sales 49 1805 01
8. 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 off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help aN 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 RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to pr
9. i i Delete Name Size 0 MB Paint ink 1KB Z For more details about using Nero 9 refer to the Nero website at www nero com 78 Chapter 6 Using the utilities Recovering your system Using the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Desktop PC s software to its original working state Before using the Recovery Partition copy your data files such as Outlook PST files to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings such as network settings About the Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system drivers and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory aN DO NOT delete the partition named RECOVERY The Recovery Partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems with the recovery process Using the Recovery Partition 1 Press lt F9 gt during bootup 2 Press lt Enter gt to select Windows Setup EMS Enabled 3 Select one of the following recovery options System Recovery This feature allows you to restore the system to factory default settings System Image Backup This feature allows you to burn system image backups to DVD discs which you can use later to restore the system to its default settings System DVD Backup Thi
10. monitor keyboard mouse and power cord to your computer Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card on selected models only Connect your monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card 1 Connect a monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card 2 Plug the monitor to a power source The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models aN If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS Hence connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card To connect multiple external monitors to your computer refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in Chapter 3 of this user manual for details 16 Chapter 1 Getting started 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 Z The pre installed setup utility for the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse can be accessed only when connecting the mouse to your computer before starting Windows 7 for the first time Otherwise you will have to manually install the setup utility
11. Essentials Installation Installation Successful nero The installation wizard has successfully installed Nero 9 Essentials Chapter 6 Using the utilities Burning files To burn files 1 From the main menu click Data Burning gt Add Start Page Rip and Burn Create and Edit Home Entertainment Backup Burn Data Disc Disc name MyDisc TESTE 300MB 400M8 500M8 A 600M8 700M8 2 Select the files that you want to burn When done click Add ASUS CG8890 Add files and folders Oz Desktop gt ih Downloads Recent Places s jE Computer amp wn C gt ea DATA D Da ae CG5270 System Folder Adobe Reader 8 Oe Shortcut fa 1 97 KB Microsoft Office 60 Di Online 4 m File name l gt AllFiles 7 b P e Organize v New folder 2 4 YX Favorites LED Libraries 1 FE Desktop E System Folder 4 Libraries k a f Computer gt Es Documents 5 iS System Folder I d Music a No preview available gt Pictures Network EH Videos System Folder 77 3 After selecting files that you want to burn click Burn to burn the files to a disc F Home nero Start Page Rip and Burn Create and Edit Entertainment Back Up f y Data Burning Burn Data Disc Disc name MyDisc
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13. Mixer THX Adjusting Volume Restore to Defaults Sound BLASTER Mute 66 Chapter 6 Using the utilities Speaker and Headphone Sound Blaster Console You can adjust speaker related or headphone related configurations in the Sound Blaster Console BLASTER Environment Audio Extensions EAX Sound Blaster Console After enabling the EAX effects you are allowed to select and add your desired environment sounds into the music Eq ualizer Sound Blaster Console You can manually adjust the audio frequency with the equalizer and customize your presets for later use BLASTER ASUS CG8890 67 Mixer You can manually adjust the audio volumes including Line In Stereo Mix and Microphone when recording or during the playback BLASTER THX THX is a high fidelity sound technology that allows you to adjust i i X ee eels See ere the surround sound effect sub woofer TTT TE TT volume etc SMART VOLUME DIALOG PLUS 68 Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS Al Manager ASUS Al Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently used applications Launching Al Manager To launch the Al Manager from the Windows desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ASUS gt Al Manager gt Al Manager 1 xx xx The Al Manager quick bar appears on the desktop in ATManasoer After launching the application the Al Manager icon appears on the Windows taskbar Right
14. USB device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1 1 feature The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device s conditions Remove and reconnect your USB device after enabling or disabling Ai Charger to ensure normal charging function LA cave Al Charger standard mobile charging your iP ASUS Ai Charger is a unique and fast charging software that supports the hone iPod and iPad act the manufacturer of your USB mobile de check if it supports 1 1 function Actual charging time may vary depending on the type speed and specifications of the USB device attached Disable System b Information 58 Chapter 6 Using the utilities USB 3 0 Boost ASUS exclusive USB 3 0 Boost increases the speed of USB 3 0 devices and provides up to date support for the USB Attached SCSI Protocol UASP standard With USB 3 0 Boost you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3 0 devices with ease Launching USB 3 0 Boost After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch USB 3 0 Boost by clicking Tool gt USB 3 0 Boost on the Al Suite II main menu bar Configuring USB 3 0 Boost 1 Connect a USB 3 0 device to the USB 3 0 port 2 USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the type of connected device and switches to Turbo mode or UASP mode if UASP is supported by the connected device 3 You can manually switch the USB 3 0 mode back to Normal mode at any time RET cavers USB 3 0
15. alert to the user through the monitor panels or via a pop up message WA cause s Probe Il Temperature Sensor Current Threshold 88 0 CPU 47 0 C MotherBoard Default Information 54 5V 3 3V VTT CPU CPU VCCSA CPU PLL DRAM AB DRAM CD PCH 1 1 PCH 1 5 2nd VTTCPU Chapter 6 Using the utilities Fan Speed The Fan Speed tab displays the current and threshold rotations per minute of the CPU chassis and power fans When a fan rotation is less than the threshold rotation the sensor sends an alert to the user through the monitor panels or via a pop up message REPUBLIC O lt GAMERS Sensor CPU Fan CHA Fan 1 CHA Fan 3 OPT Fan 1 OPT Fan Preference Probe II Current 1006 rpm 1392 rpm Fan Speed Threshold 600 Default Update System Information 3 3V VTT CPU CPU VCCSA CPU PLL DRAM AB DRAM CD PCH 1 1 PCH 1 5 2nd VTTCPU The Preference tab allows you to enable the pop up window set the cycle detection interval and select the temperature unit Pop up Window Cycle Detection Temperature Unit Celsius Fahrenheit ASUS CG8890 5 Seconds 1 120 Preference Default Update Support Sensor 1 288 V 12 096 V 5V 5 000 V 3 3V 3 280 V VTT CPU CPU VCCSA CPU PLL DRAM AB DRAM CD PCH 1 1 PCH 1 5 2nd VTTCPU 55 Alert Log The Alert Log tab displays
16. all normal and critical events detected by the sensors including the sensor value at the time of the event Click Clear to empty the log CE cae ETODE N Alert Log Sensor 12 01 2011 at 05 11 pm Dram 0 000 Abnormal 1 288 V 12 01 2011 at 05 11 pm PCH 0 000 Abnormal 12 01 2011 at 05 11 pm VCCIO 0 000 Abnormal 12 01 2011 at 05 11 pm PCH PLL 0 000 Abnormal 5 000 V 12 01 2011 at 05 11 pm VCCSA 0 000 Abnormal 12 01 2011 at 05 11 pm CPU PLL 0 000 Abnormal 12 01 2011 at 05 22 pm Dram 0 000 Abnormal VTT CPU 1 153 V 12 01 2011 at 05 22 pm PCH 0 000 Abnormal 12 01 2011 at 05 22 pm VCCIO 0 000 Abnormal 12 01 2011 at 05 22 pm PCH PLL 0 000 Abnormal CPU PLL 1 784 V 12 01 2011 at 05 22 pm VCCSA 0 000 Abnormal 12 01 2011 at 05 22 pm CPU PLL 0 000 Abnormal DRAMAS DRAM CD 12 096 V 3 3V 3 280 V CPU VCCSA 1 162 V PCH 1 1 PCH 1 5 2nd VTTCPU System MAIE Information Support Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage temperature and fan speed on a timeline The History Record function allows you to record specific time periods for all three values Launching Sensor Recorder After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch Sensor Recorder by clicking Tool gt Sensor Recorder on the Al Suite II main menu bar 56 Chapter 6 Using the utilities Using Sensor Recorder Click on Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to moni
17. area before removing the memory card 36 Chapter 4 Using your computer Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc 1 While your system is on press the PUSH button Press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray 2 3 Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up 4 Push the tray to close it 5 Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files Z If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer click Windows 7 Start button on the taskbar click Computer and then double click the CD DVD drive icon to access the data on it ER Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc 1 While the system is on do either of the following to eject the tray Press the eject button below the drive bay cover Right click the CD DVD drive icon on the Computer screen and then click Eject 2 Remove the disc from the disc tray ASUS CG8890 37 Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard Your CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS ROG USN Gaming Keyboard for an optimal gaming experience Installing the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard 1 Use the bundled PS 2 to USB adaptor to connect your gaming keyboard to your computer s USB 2 0 port Z Check the section Package contents for the package contents of the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard
18. interval of sensor alerts or change the temperature unit SS Samara Probe Il Voltage Alert Sens Current Threshold 0 400 1 288v T 10 200 12 096V T VTT CPU 4 500 5 000v T CPU VCCSA CPU PLL 2 970 DRAM AB DRAM CD PCH 1 1 0 400 PCH 1 5 CPU VCCSA 2nd VTTCPU Load Default j Saves your Loads your saved Loads the default Applies changes configuration configuration threshold values for each sensor Z Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at am www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS CG8890 53 Voltage pop up message aama Probe Ii Voltage Alert Current Threshold 0 400 1 288v 10 200 4 500 5 000Vv NM CPU VCCSA Load Default System Update e Update Information Temperature CPU VCCSA CPU PLL DRAM AB DRAM CD PCH 1 1 PCH 1 5 2nd VTTCPU The Voltage tab displays the system voltage sensors including the current and threshold values When a system voltage is less or more than the threshold percentage the sensor sends an alert to the user through the monitor panels or via a 1 288 V 12 096 V 5 000 V 3 280 V 1 150 V 1 159 V 1 800 V 1 656 V 1 659 V 1 096 V 1 484 V 1 065 V The Temperature tab displays the CPU and motherboard temperature sensors including the current and threshold values When the CPU MB temperature exceeds the threshold temperature the sensor sends an
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20. the LED off if you want to use the arrow keys on the number key pad ASUS CG8890 81 No display on the monitor Check if the monitor is powered on Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer lf your computer comes with a discrete graphics card ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on the discrete graphics card Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is bent If you discover bent pins replace the monitor video connector cable Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information When using multiple monitors only one monitor has display Ensure that the both monitors are powered on During POST only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display The dual display function works only under Windows When a graphics card is installed on your computer ensure that you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card Check if the multiple displays settings are correct Refer to section Connecting multiple external displays in Chapter 3 for details My computer cannot detect my USB storage device The first time you connect your USB storage device to your computer Windows automatically installs a driver for it Wait for a moment and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected Connect your USB s
21. to change password Al Booting Al Booting allows you to specify boot device priority sequence My Favorites Select the device then click the left right button to modify the boot Support sequence Information 1 2 E Hard Disk CDYDVD To specify the boot sequence 1 Select a device then click the left right button to specify the boot sequence 2 Click Apply ASUS CG8890 71 My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications you frequently use saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer OYAT Manager ES Main m TAS My A B bagn F vorites Calculator Paint Windows WordPad Media Player n Support ga Information To add an application 1 Click Add then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites 2 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 Support Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website technical support website download support website or contact information ASUSTeK Computer International Web Site ASUSTeK Computer Online Technical Support Web Site ASUSTeK Computer Online Download Support Web Site ASUSTeK Computer Contact Information
22. using your Desktop PC ASUS CG8890 35 Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to store digital picture or media files The built in memory card reader on the front panel of your system allows you to read from and write to different memory card drives To use the memory card 1 Insert the memory card into the card slot V A memory card is keyed so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a card into a al slot to avoid damaging the card You can place media in one or more of the card slots and use each media independently Place only one memory card in a slot at one time 2 Select a program from the AutoPlay window to access your files V If AutoPlay is NOT enabled in your computer click Windows 7 Start button on the ae taskbar click Computer and then double click the memory card icon to access the data on it Each card slot has its own drive icon which is displayed on the Computer screen The memory card reader LED lights up and blinks when data is being read from or written to the memory card 3 When finished right click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen click Eject and then remove the card aN Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur P To prevent data loss use Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media in the Windows notification
23. your computer s system sounds are not on mute If it is muted the volume icon is displayed as S To enable the system sounds click A from the Windows notification area then click If it is not muted click H and drag the slider to adjust the volume Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly The DVD drive cannot read a disc Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up Check if the disc is centered on the tray especially for discs with non standard size or shape Check if the disc is scratched or damaged The DVD drive eject button is not responding 1 Click gt Computer El DVDRW Drive HEE 2 Right click then click Eject from the menu ASUS CG8890 83 Power Problem Possible Cause If your computer has a power voltage switch set it to your area s power requirements Adjust the voltage settings Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet Incorrect power voltage No power The power Your computer is not indicator is off turned on Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on Your computer s power Ensure that the power cord is cord is not properly properly connected connected Use a different power cord PSU Power supply unit problems Please call our Call Center for repair Display Problem Possible Cause Action Connect the signal cab
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25. AA OEE JESU ASUS Gaming Desktop PC ROG CG8890 User Manual E7592 First Edition July 2012 Copyright 2012 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 Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIO
26. Boost Instruction Z Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS CG8890 59 The Monitor menu The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels Sensor The Sensor panel displays real time values provided by system sensors monitoring fan rotation CPU temperature and voltage To launch Sensor e Click Monitor gt Sensor on the Al Suite II main menu bar CPU Frequency The CPU Frequency panel displays the current CPU frequency and CPU usage To launch CPU frequency Click Monitor gt CPU Frequency on the Al Suite II main menu bar As displayed in the right pane system information area Sensor panel CPU Frequency panel LA aama Prope TI Voltage 3 3V VTT CPU Vv VTT CPU 1 146 V CPU VCCSA v CPU VCCSA 1 162 V CPU PLL v CPU PLL 1 781 V DRAM AB 656 V DRAM AB 1 659 V DRAM CD v DRAM CD 1 665 V 0 7 VTT CPU 1 156 V ki j PCH 1 1 PCH 1 1 1 112 V A 4 a 0 400 PCH 1 5 484 V PCH 1 5 1 506 V ee EN 2nd VTTCPU v 2nd VTTCPU 1 056 V 60 Chapter 6 Using the utilities The Update menu The Update menu allows you to update the NL ASUS Update motherboard BIOS and the boot logo using ASUS FN update utilities MyLogo System Information ASUS Update ASUS Update provides options for updating the BIOS on your system You can update the BIOS on your system immediately or simply save the BIOS file for
27. DMI or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays aN When a graphics card is installed in your computer connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors you are allowed to set display modes You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display or as an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop To set up multiple displays 1 Turn off your computer 2 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer Z For some graphic cards only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST The dual display function works only under Windows ASUS CG8890 31 Turn on your computer Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen Click E gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display gt Change display settings e Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop When the pop up menu appears click Personalize gt Display gt Change display settings 5 Select the display mode from the Multiple displays drop down list e Duplicate these displays Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplica
28. EEEO CEEE FFF TOE on ET Er TE ED E EO i K L Enter am a E E TO rN 2 Align and insert the wrist pad into the gaming keyboard s wrist pad slots A Using both thumbs push down the wrist pad until it snaps in place B 3 Restart your computer Windows automatically installs all necessary drivers for your keyboard 38 Chapter 4 Using your computer Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse Your CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse for your full blast game control Z Check the section Package contents for the package contents of the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse The ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse comes with a left button a right button a scroll wheel two side buttons a DPI button and a specially designed Profile Switch button Keys Description Keys Description Left button 7 GX900 logo Right button 8 IE Forward button Scroll wheel IE Backward button DPI switch Mouse feet Profile switch button Profile indicator 11 Mouse feet and Twin Eye Laser sensor LED DPI indicator Weight base 5 x 4 5g blocks To adjust the mouse weight add or remove the weight blocks ASUS CG8890 39 40 Profile switch LED indications LED colors Indications None Normal Profile Green Profile 1
29. NAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents POUCO S ered ceric S E Er re 5 Safety infor Mai ON gsc eh excise renin sienn aE EE VEREA AA E E ENAA AAE 7 Conventions used in this QUIGE cc cececseeceteesseeeeteessaeeseessaeseeeseneeneeeaes 8 Where to find more information ccccsccccsccsssecesssesceeeesseeesseesseeessnresenteess 8 Package CONTEN S a da caatetezganescanisecieagasnaaqusnsaeimesscteeie ag uicets sr er aai sa 9 Chapter 1 Getting started WGI OMG We sscsicececenaecncnaetedenancatsei E 11 Getting to KNOW your COMPUTETL ccccccecceseecseessteeestseeeseesseeesssseeesteeseereess 11 Setting UP your COMPUTEL cccccesccsssesssceeseessseesseeeseesseeessnessnsessaeesnseseatess 16 Turning your Computer ON OFF ccscccsssecsseesseessneeesereesseeesseesenseesenees 18 Chapter 2 Using Windows 7 Starting for the first tiMe ccccccecesssessesseesseeseeesesseeseeesseesseeseeeseresereseness 19 Using Windows 7
30. Press the button to increase decrease the system volume Mute Press the button to turn the volume s mute mode on off Calculator Press the button to launch the Calculator application My Computer Press the button to open My Computer window Disabled Select this item to deactivate the mouse s selected button Rapid Fire mouse Rapid Fire key ASUS CG8890 43 Edit Macro menu Edit Macro Prafile 1 4 Mi Timing Insert Instruction Instruction cyde time 24ms Export Import Description Edit Macro Click to open the Edit Macro menu Check this item to record the time between pressing down and releasing a button Default 12 milliseconds When checked the new instruction will be inserted before the selected instruction Otherwise any new instruction will be given the first priority Click to start recording the keystrokes and or mouse actions Click to stop recording the keystrokes and or mouse actions Click to clear all saved instructions Move up down Click to move up down the selected instruction Instruction When Timing is unchecked all the actions delay time will be the value cycle time you chose from the drop down list Loop Sets the macro to run at a click and stop when clicked again Fire Sets the macro to run once in one click Sets the macro to run when you hold down the button and stop when you release the button Export Click to save the current macro to your hard disk drive
31. Red Profile 2 Orange Profile 3 DPI switch LED indications LED colors Indications D DPI Level 1 DPI Level 2 Launching the program A specially designed program is pre installed on your computer which allows you to set up your ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse to avail all its features When you connect ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse to your computer before starting Windows 7 for the first time the program automatically detected the mouse and can be accessed directly Otherwise you will have to manually install the setup utility from the bundled Support DVD To install the program from Support DVD place the support DVD into the optical drive and follow the onscreen instructions to launch the program Z If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the GX900 exe file Double click the GX900 exe file to launch the program Setting your ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse Z Ensure that your gaming mouse is connected to your computer s USB port The program automatically detects the mouse and displays the main menu Chapter 4 Using your computer Main Menu BUTTON SETTINI Items Description 1 Click each tab to display the selected profile menu Displays the profile icon to configure profile 1 3 menus Click to reset the DPI configuration to the previously saved settings Drag the slider to adjust the DPI value for each level Click to reset the button settings to the previ
32. USB 3 0 devices can only be used under Windows OS environment and after the 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 7 External SATA ports These external SATA ports connects to SATA storage devices USB 3 0 ports support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost UASP Mode 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 9 Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects to the side speakers in an 8 channel audio configuration 10 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4 6 and 8 channel audio configuration 11 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects to the center subwoofer speakers 12 Microphone port pink This port connects to a microphone 13 Line Out port lime This port connects to a headphone or speaker In a 4 6 or 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 14 Line In port light blue This port connects to a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources Z Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2 4 6 on or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Light B
33. ard will guide you through the installation process for Nero 9 Essentials Just click Next to go through the installation steps Warning This software is protected by international copyright laws A SES 1E fE fa ar lt S Engish d Use this language for the installation wizard 5 Click Next to continue Nero 9 Essentials Installation Personalize Your Nero 9 Essentials Please enter your serial number for Nero 9 Essentials SES 2 M02 K08X AC3L 7M3U 232H C925 9AH3 AP8Z 5441 0 HARE RE NE 6 Tick I accept the License Conditions When done click Next mM Nero 9 Essentials Installation J boj License Conditions EULA Please read the License Conditions carefully End User License Agreement Software Products Object of this agreement is the Nero software suite comprising a Em selection of components that varies with different suite types as well as standalone applications and programs from the following list Nero Burning ROM Nero Express InCD InCD Reader Nero StartSmart Nero Toolkit Nero CoverDesigner Nero WaveEditor Nero SoundTrax Nero BackItUp Nero Live Nero Live Gadget Nero Vision Nero Recode Nero ShowTime Nero PhotoSnap Nero PhotoSnap Viewer Nero MediaHome DTS Plug in Blu ray Video Plug in Gracenote Plug in SecurDisc Viewer Nero RescueAgent Nero DiscCopy Gadget Nero BackItUp amp Burn Software Licensor Ner
34. click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window and to launch the Al Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar Switch to Quick Bar Switch to Main Window Start at Quick Bar ws Start at ToolBar Exit Al Manager quick bar The Al Manager quick bar saves desktop space and allows you to launch ASUS utilities or display system information easily Click any of the Main My Favorites Support or Information tabs to display menu contents Click to extend or restore Exit button Switch to main Window Add to ToolBar Aan TMansoer Main My Favorites Support Information Click the Maximize restore button FE to switch between full window and quick bar Click the Minimize button L to keep the Al Manager on the taskbar Click the Close button el to quit the Al Manager Main The Main menu contains three utilities Al Disk Al Security and Al Booting Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to browse through the utilities in the main menu ASUS CG8890 69 Al Disk Al Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE files IE cookies IE URLs IE history or the Recycle Bin Click the Al Disk icon on the quick bar to display the full Al Disk window and select the items you want to clear Click Apply when done oN Ni Vieiecle cis My Favorites Select the items that you want to clear Support 7 Clear Temporary IE Files Clear IE URL s History Information 7 Clear IE Coo
35. d 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 e Ifthe power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual d DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing i a task AN CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task aN IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Z NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Where to find 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 Package contents
36. from the bundled Support DVD Refer to section Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse of Chapter 4 for details 3 SOOO Enr See aa E ee eo ca ea a hla EJE PIC aa a a au CELL IIE ETI 0 Or J COC Tr rrm nmmn o N 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 CD GE GE A ASUS CG8890 17 Turning your computer ON OFF This section describes how to turn on off 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 pn T 2 a rio AW NE A WNN A A eo6o0 3 Wait until the operating system loads automatically Turning your computer OFF To turn your computer OFF 1 Close all running applications 2 Click on the Windows desktop 3 Click EEEE to shut down the operating system 18 Chapter 1 Getting started Using Windows 7 Starting for the first time When
37. ices to your computer Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists hands and other joints or muscles This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90 angles To maintain the proper posture Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable typing position Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is firmly supported and angled slightly backward Sit upright with your knees elbows and hips at an approximately 90 angle when you are at the PC Place the monitor directly in front of you and turn the top of the monitor screen even with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward Keep the mouse close to the keyboard and if necessary use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on your wrists while typing Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably lit area and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight Take regular mini breaks from
38. is port connects to a microphone Headphone port This port connects to a headphone or speaker Chapter 1 Getting started Rear panel 2 M Ik dre 15 3 E j oe gt a gam gear gt CRNA 16 17 18 19 won Kae SO E O 000009 1 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 2 Clear CMOS switch Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking 3 Optical S PDIF OUT port This port connects to an external audio output device via an optical S PDIF cable 4 ROG Connect switch Allows you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your remote PC 5 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 6 USB 3 0 ports support ASUS USB 3 0 Boost UASP Mode 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 ASUS CG8890 13 Z The USB 3 0 ports only support Windows 7 or later versions UASP standard only supports Windows 8 DO NOT connect a keyboard mouse to any USB 3 0 port when installing Windows operating system Due to USB 3 0 controller limitation
39. isk drive 4 Turn off the system and connect the USB flash drive to the ROG Connect port the white USB 2 0 port at the rear panel of the motherboard 5 Hold the ROG Connect button until the LED begins to blink then release the button 6 Wait until the LED stops blinking indicating that the BIOS update process is complete Z e This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT 32 16 on a single partition Disable ErP READY in the BIOS before using the USB BIOS Flashback feature via the ROG Connect port DO NOT unplug the power while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 62 Chapter 6 Using the utilities MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power On Self Tests POST Personalize your computer from the very beginning Launching ASUS Update After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch MyLogo by clicking Update gt MyLogo on the Al Suite Il main menu bar A REPUBLIC OF be RS MyLogo Using MyLogo Select what you would like to do then click Next and follow the instructions Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1 On the Picture File item click Browse and choose the desired image for your boot logo Then click Next SZ REPUBLIC OF NY MERS MyLogo ASUS CG8890 63 64 Audio configurations The Realtek audio CODEC provides 7 1 channel audio capabil
40. ity to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer The software provides Jack Detection function S PDIF Out support and interrupt capability The CODEC also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ Universal Audio Jack technology for all audio ports eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar RE ie F 4 17 AM Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager A Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows Vista 7 Set default device button lt j Realtek HD Audio Manager ba E Device Configuration advanced option tabs settings IE UREN Connector L R k settings Sound Effects Default Format X Reset Loudness Equalization A n a 0 g ront Panel and di ital Control AA edo settings GA a i ORE status window M Reset Information button Chapter 6 Using the utilities B Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP eG i Configuration 9 p a ae options m Environment Auditorium Peset Karaoke ee Control setti A A L Ge Minimize ontrol settings Z S ES Baton window Ey ON it w Equalizer SILMA Club Information b
41. k the Start icon to launch the Start menu 2 Click Computer to launch Windows Explorer 22 Chapter 2 Using Windows 7 Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders 1 Launch Windows Explorer 2 From the navigation or view pane browse for the location of your data 3 From the breadcrumb bar click the arrow to display the contents of the drive or folder Customizing the file folder view To customize the file folder view 1 Launch Windows Explorer 2 From the navigation pane select the location of your data 3 From the toolbar click the View icon 7 4 From the View menu move the slider to select how you want to view the file folder Z You may also right click anywhere on the View pane click View and select the view type L that you want Arranging your files To arrange your files 1 Launch Windows Explorer 2 From the Arrange by field click to display the dropdown list 3 Select your preferred arrangement type Sorting your files To sort your files l Launch Windows Explorer 2 Right click anywhere on the View pane 3 From the menu that appears select Sort by then select your preferred sorting type Grouping your files To group your files 1 Launch Windows Explorer 2 Right click anywhere on the View pane D From the menu that appears select Group by then select your preferred grouping type ASUS CG8890 23 Adding a new folder To add a new folder
42. kies f Clear IE History 7 Clear Recycle Bin Clear Recently Opened Files Apply Al Security Al Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices such as USB flash disks and CD DVD disks from unauthorized access To lock a device 1 When using Al Security for the first time you are asked to set a password Key in a password with a maximum of 20 alphanumeric characters Confirm password Key in a password hint recommended Click Ok KWAN Manager E ae y Favorites Input a password first or you can not use the function Support Input new password Max length is 20 chars Information Re Input new password represent you must fill it Input new password hint 70 Chapter 6 Using the utilities 5 Select the device you want to lock then click Apply 6 Key in the password you have set previously then click Ok KWAI Manaqder io g so FEE e A Input a password first or you can not use the function lt Support Input new password Max length is 20 chars i ga Information Re Input new password represent you must fill it Input new password hint To unlock the device 1 Select the locked device then click Apply 2 Key in the password you have set previously then click Ok To change the password Click Change Password then follow the onscreen instructions
43. l Launch Windows Explorer 2 From the toolbar click New folder 3 Key in a name for the new folder Z You may also right click anywhere on the View pane click New gt Folder Backing up your files Setting up a backup To set up a backup Z KE Click gt All Programs gt Maintenance gt Backup and Restore Click Set up backup Click Next Select your backup destination Click Next RwWN Select Let Windows choose recommended or Let me choose as your backup mode Z If you select Let Windows choose Windows will not back up your programs FAT formatted files Recycle Bin files or temporary files that are 1GB or more 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the process Restoring your system settings The Windows System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer s system settings are stored at certain time and date It allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer s system settings without affecting your personal data To restore your system 1 Close all running applications 2 Click F 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process gt All Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt System Restore 24 Chapter 2 Using Windows 7 Protecting your computer Using Windows 7 Action Center Windows 7 Action Center provides you with alert notifications security information system maintenance information and the option to a
44. later use Launching ASUS Update After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch ASUS Update by clicking Update gt ASUS Update on the Al Suite II main menu bar Using ASUS Update Select what you would like to do with the BIOS utility Click Next and follow the instructions to complete your request LA aanne ASUS Update X BIOS Informa tion Model Name RAMPAGE IV GENE Version 0210 Release elease Date 10 28 2011 Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website www asus com and follow the procedures to update the BIOS version on your system Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website www asus com and save for later use Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS utility to upload a saved BIOS file to update the BIOS version on your system Save BIOS to file Back up the current BIOS on your system to a file or USB disk There may be risks of a system crash when updating BIOS Backing up the original BIOS utility is recommended before updating ASUS CG8890 61 USB BIOS Flashback The USB BIOS Flashback allows user to update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or the operating system by using a USB flash disk drive 1 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website 2 Extract and rename the BIOS image file to CG8890 CAP 3 Copy CG8890 CAP to the root directory of the USB flash d
45. le settings To launch System Level up click Tool gt System Level Up on the Al Suite II menu bar System Level Up CPU Frequency Setting System Monitor Update SES SE Suppo Monitor Update FE OSE Support Assign the hot keys for the System Level Up profile exchange You can adjust the hot key settings manually See figure below for details ystem Level Up Profile 1i7 3930K 3 8G Alt Profile i7 3930K 4 0G Alt Profile 17 3930 Support System Information Update 52 Chapter 6 Using the utilities Adjust System Level Up via two methods BIOS In the BIOS Setup program click Extreme Tweaker gt System Level Up and configure the options as needed OC Button Press the OC button on the upper left side corner of the front panel of your desktop Probe Il Probe Il is a utility that monitors the computer s vital components and detects and alerts you of any problems Probe II monitors fan rotations CPU temperature and system voltages among others With this utility you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition Launching Probe Il After installing Al Suite II from the motherboard support DVD launch Probe II by clicking Tool gt Probe Il on the Al Suite II main menu bar Configuring Probe Il Click the Voltage Temperature Fan Speed tabs to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values The Preference tab allows you to customize the time
46. le to the The signal cable is correct display port onboard VGA or No display not connected to the discrete VGA port output after correct VGA port on your If you are using a discrete VGA turning the computer card connect the signal cable to the computer on discrete VGA port Black screen Signal cable problems Try connecting to another monitor 84 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting LAN Problem Possible Cause Action The LAN cable is not Connect the LAN cable to your connected computer Ensure the LAN LED is on If not try another LAN cable If it still does not work contact the ASUS service center LAN cable problems Your computer is not properly connected to a router or hub Ensure that your computer is properly Cannot access the Internet connected to a router or hub Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for the correct LAN settings Problems caused by the Close the anti virus software anti virus software Driver problems Reinstall the LAN driver Network settings Audio Problem Possible Cause Action Refer to your computer s user manual for the correct port Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port i Speaker or headphone Try using another speaker or No Audio does not work headphone Try both the front and back audio ports If one port fails check if the port is set to multi channel Driver proble
47. lue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Black Gray Side Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 14 Chapter 1 Getting started 15 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse combo port This port is for a PS 2 keyboard or mouse 16 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED LED LED Activity Link LED Speed LED OFF No link 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity 1Gbps connection LAN port 17 Expansion slot bracket Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card 21 18 Sound card ports removable These ports connect to your output devices such as microphone headset and speakers 19 ASUS Graphics Card optional The display output ports on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models 20 Power switch Switch to turn ON OFF the power supply to your computer 21 Power connector input rated 100 120 200 240Vac 60 50Hz 10 5A Plug the power cord to this connector 22 Air vents These vents allow air ventilation ASUS CG8890 15 Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices such as the external
48. m 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 different regions 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 fields 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 fire 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 35 C 95 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 e To prevent electrical shock hazar
49. ms Reinstall the audio driver The front and back audio ports do not work ASUS CG8890 85 System Problem Possible Cause Action Too many programs are many prog Close some of the programs running System speed is Use an anti virus software to too slow DSE RENE ERE NER scan for viruses and repair your p computer Reinstall the operating system Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing Replace with a new hard disk drive Hard disk drive failure Replace with compatible memory modules The system often Memory module problems Remove the extra memory hangs or freezes modules that you have installed then try again There is not enough air ventilation for your computer Incompatible software is Reinstall the OS and reinstall installed compatible software Move your computer to an area with better air flow 86 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting CPU Problem Possible Cause It is normal The fan runs on its Your computer is booting full speed when the computer is up powering on The fan slows down after entering the OS Fe pp right The BIOS settings have Restore the BIOS to its default ARS AAN been changed settings the computer Update the BIOS to the latest version Visit the ASUS Support site at http support asus com to download the latest BIOS versions Old BIOS version Ensure that you are using a compatible or ASUS recommended CPU fan
50. nts some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions 2 My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up Check if your computer is properly connected Check if the wall outlet is functioning Check if the Power Supply Unit is switched on Refer to the section Turning your computer ON OFF in Chapter 1 My computer hangs Do the following to close the programs that are not responding 1 Simultaneously press lt Alt gt lt Ctrl gt lt Delete gt keys on the keyboard then click Start Task Manager 2 Click the Applications tab 3 Select the program that is not responding then click End Task If the keyboard is not responding Press and hold the Power button on the top of your chassis until the computer shuts down Then press the Power button to turn it on Icannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card on selected models only Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the wireless network you want to connect to Connect the external antennas optional to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer chassis for the best wireless performance The arrow keys on the number key pad are not working Check if the Number Lock LED is off When the Number Lock LED is on the keys on the number key pad are used to input numbers only Press the Number Lock key to turn
51. o AG Nero THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU THE END USER AND NERO AG IM ISTOECKMAEDLE 13 15 76307 KARLSBAD GERMANY ASUS CG8890 75 76 7 9 Select Typical then click Next r Nero 9 Essentials Installation Select Installation Type Please select an installation type Typical The standard installation will be executed Custom Select the Nero appiications to be installed their location and the languages Only recommended for experienced users COTLLT TL La lt Back Ca a ee A A AST ncel Tick Yes I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero then click Next r Nero 9 Essentials Installation Help us to Enhance Nero Software In order to offer better service Nero is collecting anonymous data to determine which features are used and what problems if any may occur If you would like to participate in this anonymous data collection now simply click on the following check box E Yes I want to help by sending anonymous application data to Nero You can also join at a later time by opening the Nero ControlCenter and clicking on Product Settings G privacy Statement Nero does not collect any personal information that can be used to contact the individual user For more details about how Nero guards your privacy please read our privacy statement When done click Exit EEEE r Nero 9
52. o perform a keystroke or keystroke sequence Press the button to run a command or series of commands that you can edit via the Edit Macro menu See Macro menu for details Press the button to run a script that you can edit via the Edit Script menu See Edit Script menu for details DPI Press the button to increase the DPI value DPI Press the button to decrease the DPI value DPI Level 1 2 Press the button to use the DPI Level 1 2 Profile Switch Profile Switch button function Normal Profile Press the button to use the normal profille User Profile 1 2 3 Press the button to use the customized profile 1 2 3 Macro Script 1 6 Press the button to scroll leftward rightward as a tilt wheel does Wheel left right ght Z This function only works for Microsoft Office applications under the Windows 7 Vista operating systems Press the button to do a rapid fire in a click to attack game which is the same as triple clicking the left mouse button Press the button to do a rapid fire in a game using the spacebar to attack which is the same as pressing the keyboard s spacebar thrice Web Browser Press the button to launch your default web browser E mail Press the button to launch your default e mail application Media Player Press the button to launch your default media player Play Pause Stop These buttons become playback control buttons in an active media Next Track player Prev Track Volume Up Down
53. odem or a local area network LAN Connecting via a DSL cable modem To connect via a DSL cable modem 1 Set up your DSL cable modem Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL cable modem m 2 Connect one end of an RJ 45 cable to the LAN RJ 45 port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a DSL cable modem RJ 45 cable 3 Turn on the DSL cable modem and your computer 4 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings Contact your Internet Service Provider ISP for details or assistance in setting up your L Internet connection ASUS CG8890 47 Connecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LAN 1 Connect one end of an RJ 45 cable to the LAN RJ 45 port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN 2 Turn on your computer 3 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings Z Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection 48 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection on selected models only Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection WW To establish a wireless connection you need to connect to a wireless access point AP rem IEX e A I ink Cano eJ im
54. on this chapter 20 Chapter 2 Using Windows 7 Pinning items on the jumplists When you right click an icon on the taskbar a jumplist launches to provide you with quick access to the program s or item s related links You may pin items on the jumplist such as favorite websites often visited folders or drives or recently played media files To pin items to the jumplist 1 From the taskbar right click an icon 2 From the jumplist right click the item that you want to pin then select Pin to this list Unpinning items from the jumplist To unpin items from the jumplist 1 From the taskbar right click an icon 2 From the jumplist right click the item that you want to remove from the jumplist then select Unpin from this list Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar To pin programs on the Start menu or taskbar 1 From the Windows taskbar click the Start icon E to launch the Start menu 2 Right click the item that you want to pin on the Start menu or taskbar 3 Select Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start menu Z You may also right click on the icon of a running program on the taskbar then select Pin cm this program to taskbar Unpinning programs from the Start menu To unpin programs from the Start menu 1 From the Windows taskbar click the Start icon to launch the Start menu 2 From the Start menu right click the program that you want to unpin then select Remove from this list Unpinning p
55. ous settings Click to display the different profile color indicators and their status Click to load the saved profile to your mouse Click to save the current profile settings to your hard disk drive Click to reset all the mouse settings to the factory default settings Click to save the settings you have made i o o Click to save the settings you have made and exit the program GO N OG FR GW DN Each profile provides two DPI levels Two DPI switch LEDs light up indicating that you are using Level 1 and four LEDs light up indicating that you are using Level 2 ASUS CG8890 41 Profile 1 menu s E Profile 2 RATE x 1000 r 1000 500 1 0 1500 2909 200 300 390 4000 x xX 4ni 7 000 f Button 4 v 1 Click to open the Edit menu and change the profile name and profile icon Enter the desired profile name Click to locate the image file you want to use as the profile icon Select the function for each button action from the drop down list 4 Refer to the table below for more details L Button Left mouse button function R Button Right mouse button function M Button Middle mouse button function IE Backward button function If selected press the button to go back to IE Backward the previous page IE Forward button function If selected press the button to go to the IE Forward next page 42 Chapter 4 Using your computer Functions Description Keyboard Press the button t
56. ovide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance 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 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Lithium lon 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 ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come fro
57. programs utilities and other useful items on your computer It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature Launching items from the Start menu To launch items from the Start menu 1 From the Windows taskbar click the Start icon l 2 From the Start menu select the item that you want to launch Z You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the Start menu For more details refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar on this chapter Using the Getting Started item The Getting Started item on the Start menu contains information about some basic tasks such as personalizing Windows adding new users and transferring files to help you to familiarize yourself with using Windows 7 To use the Getting Started item 1 From the Windows taskbar click the Start icon to launch the Start menu 2 Select Getting Started The list of available tasks appears 3 Select the task that you want to do Using the taskbar The taskbar allows you to launch and manage programs or items installed on your computer Launching a program from the taskbar To launch a program from the taskbar From the Windows taskbar click an icon to launch it Click the icon again to hide the program Z You may pin programs that you want constantly displayed on the taskbar For more details Lo refer to the section Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbar
58. rograms from the taskbar To unpin programs from the taskbar 1 From the taskbar right click the program that you want to remove from the taskbar then select Unpin this program from taskbar ASUS CG8890 21 Using the notification area By default the notification area shows these three icons Action Center notification Click this icon to display all the alert messages notifications and launch the Windows Action Center Network connection This icon displays the connection status and signal strength of the wired or wireless network connection Volume Click this icon to adjust the volume Displaying an alert notification To display an alert notification Click the Notification icon P then click the message to open it V For more details refer to the section Using Windows Action Center in this chapter Customizing icons and notifications You may choose to display or hide the icons and notifications on the taskbar or on the notification area To customize icons and notifications 1 From the notification area click on the arrow icon 2 Click Customize 3 From the dropdown list select the behaviors for the icons or items that you want to customize Managing your files and folders Using Windows Explorer Windows Explorer allows you to view manage and organize your files and folders Launching Windows Explorer To launch Windows Explorer 1 From the Windows taskbar clic
59. s feature allows you to make a backup copy of the support DVD 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process Z Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updated drivers and utilities Sam ASUS CG8890 79 Using the Recovery DVD on selected models Prepare 1 3 blank writable DVDs to create the Recovery DVD AN Remove or disconnect any external hard disks before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC According to Microsoft you may lose important data due to the risk of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition To use the Recovery DVD 1 Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive Your Desktop PC needs to be powered ON 2 Restart the Desktop PC and press lt F8 gt on bootup and select the optical drive may be labeled as CD DVD and press lt Enter gt to boot from the Recovery DVD Select OK to start Select OK to confirm system recovery aN Restoring will overwrite your hard drive Back up all your important data before system recovery 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process i DO NOT remove the Recovery disc unless instructed to do so during the recovery process or else your partitions will be unusable V Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updated drivers and utilities 80 Chapter 6 Using the utilities Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter prese
60. t a password Select Create a password 2 3 Key in a password and confirm it Key in your password s hint 4 When done click Create password Activating the anti virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre installed on your computer It is a third party anti virus software protecting your computer from virus It is purchased separately You have a 30 day trial period after activating it To activate Trend Micro Internet Security 1 Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application 2 Carefully read the license terms Click Agree amp Activate 3 Input your e mail address and select your location Click Next 4 Click Finish to complete the activation Getting Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in Windows 7 platform To launch Windows Help and Support click gt Help and Support V Ensure that you are connected to the Internet to obtain the latest Windows online help 26 Chapter 2 Using Windows 7 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2 0 1 1 and USB 3 0 ports on both the front and rear panels These USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices To connect a USB storage device e Insert the USB storage device to your computer
61. te of your main display Extend these displays Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display This increases your desktop space e Show desktop only on 1 2 Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2 e Remove this display Select this options to remove the selected display Display gt S Resoluti do 9 3 isplay creen Resolution Change the appearance of your displays Display 2 ASUS PM17TS Resolution 1280 x 1024 recommended gt Orientation Landscape X Multiple displays Duplicate these displays This is currently yod EEDE Advanced settings Show desktop only on 1 Make text and other Show desktop only on 2 Remove this display _ What display settings should I choose 6 Click Apply or OK Then click Keep Changes on the confirmation message Rn Display Settings ea Do you want to keep these display settings Heep changes CER Reverting to previous display settings in 8 seconds 32 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV HDTV to the HDMI port of your computer Z You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer The HDMI cable is purchased separately To get the best display performance ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters ASUS CG8890 33 34 Chapter 3 Connecting dev
62. tor Colored lines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate real time changes to the system status AA Benusiic DF Sensor Recorder Voltage Allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage VTT CPU CPU VCCSA CPU PLL DRAM AB DRAM CD PCH 1 1 PCH 1 5 2nd VTTCPU Using History Record 1 Click on the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Type Date Record Interval and Record Duration 2 Colored lines representing the values will be displayed on the graph to indicate changes over a given period of time 3 Click on Recording to record the changes A Bena oF Sensor Recorder History Record Allows you to record the changes in the system Type Voltage Date 7 6 2012 Record interval 20 seconds Record duration 6 hours Start recording CPU VCCSA CPU PLL DRAM AB DRAM CD PCH 1 1 PCH 1 5 2nd VTTCPU statuses will appear on the right panel V Click on Monitor gt Sensor on the Al Suite II main menu bar and a highlight of the system ASUS CG8890 57 Ai Charger Battery Charging Version 1 1 BC 1 1 a USB Implementers Forum USB IF certified USB charging function is designed to make USB charging faster than standard USB Using Ai Charger a BC 1 1 compliant USB device will be detected automatically once connected to the system and will begin charging at up to three times faster than standard USB devices aN Check your
63. torage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is broken or is malfunctioning lwant to restore or undo changes to my computer s system settings without affecting my personal files or data The Windows System Restore feature allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer s system settings without affecting your personal data such as documents or photos For more details refer to the section Restoring your system in Chapter 2 82 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The picture on the HDTV is distorted It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV To change the screen resolution 1 Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen e Click iE gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display gt Change display settings Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop When the pop up menu appears click Personalize gt Display gt Change display settings 2 Adjust the resolution Refer to the documentation included with your HDTV for the resolution 3 Click Apply or OK Then click Keep Changes on the confirmation message My speakers produce no sound Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port lime on the front panel or the rear panel Check if your speak is connected to an electrical power source and turned on Adjust your speakers volume Ensure that
64. ur computer 1 Place the support DVD to the optical drive The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled the Autorun feature 2 Click on the Utilities tab then click Al Suite Il D Follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation Using Al Suite II Al Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows operating system OS The Al Suite II icon appears in the Windows notification area Click on the icon to open the Al Suite Il main menu bar Click on each button to select and launch a utility to monitor the system to update the motherboard BIOS to display the system information and to customize the settings of Al Suite II Clickto Click to Click to Click to customize selecta monitor update the interface settings utility sensors motherboard or CPU BIOS i frequency Click to Click to show system display ASUS information support information aN The applications in the Tool menu vary with models The screeshots of Al Suite Il in this user manual are for reference only The actual screenshots vary with models Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration ASUS CG8890 51 The Tool menu The Tool menu includes System Level Up Probe II Sensor Recorder Dr Net USB 3 0 Boost and Ai Charger System Level Up System Level Up allows you to overclock the system from within Windows using the profi
65. utomatically troubleshoot and fix some common computer problems Z You may customize the notifications For more details refer to the previous section Customizing icons and notifications in this chapter Launching Windows 7 Action Center To launch Windows 7 Action Center 1 To launch Windows 7 Action Center click the Notification icon F then click Open Action Center 2 From Windows 7 Action Center click the task that you want to do Using Windows Update Windows Update allows you to check and install the latest updates to enhance the security and performance of your computer Launching Windows Update To launch Windows Update 1 From the Windows taskbar click the Start icon to launch the Start menu 2 Select All Programs gt Windows Update 3 From the Windows Update screen click the task that you want to do Setting up a user account and password You may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer Setting up a user account To set up a user account 1 From the Windows taskbar click gt Getting Started gt Add new users Select Manage another account Select Create a new account Key in the name of the new user Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type D 7 f amp NM When done click Create Account ASUS CG8890 25 Setting up a user s password To set up a user s password 1 Select the user that you would like to se
66. utton Z Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www asus com for detailed software configuration Sound Blaster X Fi MB 2 This application is available only under Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems This installation requires that you have the latest version of the Windows Media Player installed on your system Ensure to download and install the latest Windows Media Player before installing Sound Blaster X Fi MB 2 w 2 The onboard 8 channel HD audio High Definition Audio previously code named Azalia CODEC enables high quality 192KHz 24 bit audio output jack sensing feature retasking functions and multi streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations Activating Sound Blaster X Fi MB 2 After installing Sound Blaster X Fi MB 2 successfully you need to activate this utility online before first use 1 Double click Activate on the desktop aN Ensure that you have successfully installed the LAN driver and you are connected to the Internet ASUS CG8890 65 2 Click Activate to start activation w Creative License Activation bo a E SB X Fi MB 2 You have a pre assigned activation key for this product Click Activate to connect to the Internet and continue with the activation Cancel Using Sound Blaster X Fi MB 2 Sound Blaster Console Speaker and Headphone EAX Equalizer
67. you start your computer for the first time a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows 7 operating system To start for the first time 1 Turn your computer on Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears 2 From dropdown list select your language then click Next 3 From the dropdown lists select your Country or region Time and currency and Keyboard layout then click Next 4 Key in uniques names for the user name and computer name then click Next Key in the necessary information to set up your password then click Next You may also click Next to skip this step without entering any information If you want to set up a password for your account later refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in this chapter 6 Carefully read the license terms Tick accept the license terms and click Next 7 Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for your computer To skip this step select Ask me later 8 Review your date and time settings Click Next The system loads the new settings and restarts You may now start using your computer ASUS CG8890 19 Using Windows 7 desktop Z Click the Start icon D r gt Help and Support to obtain more information about Windows 7 Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to

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