Asus CP5140: instruction

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ASUS Essentio Desktop PC

User Manual

English

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”).

Products and corporate names mentioned in this manual may or may not be

registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used

for identification purposes only. All trademarks are the property of their

respective owners.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are

correct and up to date. However, the manufacturer makes no guarantee

regarding the accuracy of its contents, and reserves the right to make changes

without prior notice.

Contents

Notices ....................................................................................................4

Safety information ..............................................................................6

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Notes for this manual ........................................................................7

Welcome ................................................................. 8

Package contents ................................................................................8

Knowing your Desktop PC .................................... 9

Front / Rear panel features ..............................................................9

Setting up your Desktop PC ................................ 11

Connecting devices .........................................................................11

Connecting the power ...................................................................12

Pressing the power button to turn on the system ...............12

Recovering your system ...................................... 13

Using the recovery DVD ................................................................13

Quickly recover your system ........................................................14

Troubleshooting .................................................. 15

Federal Communications Commission Statement ........17

RF exposure warning ................................................................17

RF exposure warning ................................................................18

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Notices

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ASUS REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisa-

tion, 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. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference; and

This device must accept any interference received including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with manufacturers 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.

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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

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the users authority to operate this equipment.

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-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufactur-

er. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.

Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem

ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des

Herstellers.

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Safety information

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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.

Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block or

cover these openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space

around the system for ventilation. Never insert objects of any

kind into the ventilation openings.

Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures

between 0˚C and 35˚C.

If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere

rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does

not exceed its ampere rating.

Care during use

Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.

Do not spill water or any other liquids on your system.

When the system is turned off, a small amount of

electrical current still flows. Always unplug all power, modem,

and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning

the system.

If you encounter the following technical problems with the

product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified

service technician or your retailer.

The power cord or plug is damaged.

Liquid has been spilled into the system.

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The system does not function properly even if you follow

the operating instructions.

The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

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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 mercury-

containing button cell battery) should not be placed in

municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of

electronic products.

Notes for this manual

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note

of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

WARNING: Vital information that you MUST follow to prevent

injury to yourself.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

TIP: Tips and useful information that help you complete a task.

NOTE: Additional information for special situations.

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the ASUS Desktop PC. The

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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.com for any

updates.

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Knowing your Desktop PC

Front / Rear panel features

Front (Close)

Front (Open)

Rear

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*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. Optical drive bay cover.

3.

Push the front panel cover.

4. Front panel cover.

5. Power button

USB 2.0

Connect to USB devices such as a

ports

mouse, keyboard, or camera.

4-pin IEEE

Connects to an IEEE 1394 device

1394a port

such as a digital camrecorder.

6.

Headphone

Plug a stereo or headphones into

jack

this jack.

Microphone

Plug a microphone into this jack.

jack

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No. Slot/Port Description

Functions as a card reader for vari-

6.

ous types of memory cards.

Use the slots when installing

7. Expansion slots

expansion cards.

8. Air vents Allows ventilation

9. Power connector Connects power cable.

VGA port

Connects to a TV or monitor with

different video output.

HDMI port

LAN (RJ-45)

Plug a network cable into this

port

port.

Connects to devices that

COM port

conforms with serial specification.

Connect to USB devices such as a

USB 2.0 ports

mouse, keyboard, or camera.

6-pin IEEE

Connects to an IEEE 1394 device

1394a port

such as a digital camrecorder.

Coaxial S/PDIF

Connects to an amplifier for digi-

10.

Out port

tal audio output.

PS/2 Key-

Connects to a PS/2 keyboard.

board port

PS/2 mouse

Connects to a PS/2 mouse.

port

5.1(6)-channel

audio ports

Connect to a 5.1(6) or

7.1(8)-channel speaker system.

7.1(8)-channel

audio ports

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Setting up your Desktop PC

Connecting devices

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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.

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Connecting the power

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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.

Pressing the power button to turn

on the system

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Recovering your system

Using the recovery DVD

The recovery DVD includes an image of the operating system

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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. Before using the recovery DVD, copy your data

files (such as Outlook PST files) to a USB device or to a network

drive and make note of any customized configuration settings

(such as network settings).

1. Turn on your ASUS Desktop PC and the ASUS logo appears.

Press F8 to enter the Please select boot device menu.

2. Insert the recovery DVD into the optical drive and select the

optical drive (“CDROM:XXX”) as the boot device. Press Enter

and then press any key to continue.

3. The

Windows Boot Manager window appears. Select

Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press Enter. Wait when

the Windows is loading files message appears.

4. Select where to install a new system. Options are:

Recover system to a partition

This option will delete only the partition you select from

below, allowing you to keep other partitions, and create a

new system partition as drive “C.” Select a partition and click

NEXT.

Recover system to entire HD

This option will delete all partitions from your hard disk drive

and create a new system partition as drive “C.” Select and

click Yes.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery

process.

You will lose all your data during the system recovery. Make

sure that you make a backup of it before recovering the system.

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6. 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.

7. After the system reboots, WindowVista™ 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. Turn on your ASUS Desktop PC. When the ASUS logo ap-

pears, press F9 to enter the System Recovery.

2.

Windows is loading files is shown. Wait until the Recovery

CD/DVD window appears.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery

process. After the system reboots, display resolution and

system settings are restored to their default values.

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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.

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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.

When you use an extension cord or a voltage regulator,

ensure that you have plugged it into the wall socket and

switched it on.

What can I do if my Desktop PC cannot enter the operating

system?

Make sure that you use memory modules that the system

supports and that you install them properly on the sockets.

Check if your peripheral devices are compatible with the

system. Some USB storage devices, for example, are with

different disk drive structure and enter sleep mode easily.

If the above steps do not solve the problem, contact your retailer

or perform system recovery using the supplied recovery DVD.

You will lose all your data during the system recovery. Make

sure that you make a backup of it before recovering the system.

Why is it that I cannot hear anything from my speakers/

headphones?

Check the volume icon on the Windows® taskbar to see if it is set

to mute . If so, double-click this icon to display the volume bar,

and then click the mute icon under the bar to cancel the muted

mode .

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Why is it that a CD/DVD cannot be read from or written to?

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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.

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Federal Communications Commission Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-

English

tion 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 manu-

facturers instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-

ence 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.

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 provide 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 installa-

tion instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfy-

ing RF exposure compliance.

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RF exposure warning

English

The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth

for an uncontrolled environment.

The equipment must not be co-located or operating in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

Manufacturer:

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU,

TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN

Authorised representative

ASUS Computer GmbH

in Europe:

Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880

RATINGEN, GERMANY

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