Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto CG8480 del fabbricante Asus
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ASUS Gaming Desktop PC ROG TYT AN CG8480 User Manual.
2 English English English English Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmit.
3 English English English English Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information ........................................................................
4 English English English English Contents Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard ............................................ 46 Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse ..................................................... 47 Using the keyboard (on selected models only) .
5 English English English English Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from 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.
6 English English English English IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
7 English English English English RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic elds (0–300 GHz).
8 English English English English 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.
9 English English English English Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task.
10 English English ASUS ROG TYT AN CG8480 Gaming Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 W arranty card x1 Nero 12 burning software DVD x1 (Optional) Antenna x1 (optional) Phoebus Control BOX (Optional) Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer .
English English ASUS CG8480 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting started Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only . The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models.
12 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English English 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 .
English English ASUS CG8480 13 English English DVI VGA OUT rear c/sub LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN 15 14 17 1 3 20 4 19 5 12 13 2 16 18 Rear panel 1 1 10 8 9 7 6 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.
14 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English English Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In.
English English ASUS CG8480 15 English English Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data.
16 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English English Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor , keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer .
English English ASUS CG8480 17 English English • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS.
18 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English English 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 .
English English ASUS CG8480 19 English English T urning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer . T urning your computer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn your monitor ON. 2. T urn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer.
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English English ASUS CG8480 21 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 8 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 8 operating system.
22 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 English English English English Using the Windows ® UI The Windows ® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows ® 8. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC.
English English ASUS CG8480 23 English English Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your mouse. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to the next page for the Hotspots’ functions.
24 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 English English English English Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumbnail to go back to that app. Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps.
English English ASUS CG8480 25 English English Working with W indows ® apps Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it. • Press <T ab> twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps.
26 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 English English English English Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start Screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar . Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen or press + <Z>, and click the All Apps icon.
English English ASUS CG8480 27 English English Charm bar The Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC.
28 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 English English English English Inside the Charm bar Search This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email.
English English ASUS CG8480 29 English English Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap T o use Snap: 1.
30 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 English English English English Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows ® 8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app.
English English ASUS CG8480 31 English English + <+> Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <-> Zooms out your screen. + <,> Allows you to peek at the desktop. + <Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings. + <Prt Sc> Enables the print screen function.
32 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 English English Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance.
English English ASUS CG8480 33 Chapter 3 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.
34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English English English 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.
English English ASUS CG8480 35 English English Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers.
36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English English English Connecting 8-channel Speakers.
English English ASUS CG8480 37 English English Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card) No Item Description 1 Microphone In Port Connect the microphone’s 3.5mm plug from the Phoebus Control Box into this Mic-In port for voice communication, recording or karaoke.
38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English English English Connecting the Phoebus Control Box with an external headphone and microphone No Item Description 1 Headphone Port Connect the headphone to the headphone port on the Phoebus Control box.
English English ASUS CG8480 39 English English Switching Sound and Recording Devices T o switch between the sound and recording device from the Phoebus control box and FIO audio jack: 1. Right-click on the volume icon on the System T ray and click Playback devices .
40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English English English Connecting multiple external displays Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes.
English English ASUS CG8480 41 English English 3. T urn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen. For details, refer to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the section Working with Windows ® apps .
42 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer . • Y ou need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately .
English English ASUS CG8480 43 Chapter 4 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.
44 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English 3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject , and then remove the card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur .
English English ASUS CG8480 45 English English Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the PUSH button. 2. Press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray . 3. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up.
46 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English Installing the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard Use the bundled PS/2 to USB adaptor to connect your gaming keyboard to your computer ’s USB 2.0 port. 1. Align and insert the wrist pad into the gaming keyboard’s wrist pad slots (A).
English English ASUS CG8480 47 English English Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse Y our CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse for your full-blast game control. Check the section Package contents for the package contents of the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse.
48 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English *Prole switch LED indications LED colors Indications None Normal Prole Green Prole 1 Red Prole 2 Orange Prole 3 **DPI s.
English English ASUS CG8480 49 English English Main Menu Items Description 1 Click each tab to display the selected prole menu. 2 Displays the prole icon to congure prole 1-3 menus. 3 Click to reset the DPI conguration to the previously saved settings.
50 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English Prole 1 menu Items Description 1 Click to open the Edit menu and change the prole name and prole icon. 2 Enter the desired prole name. 3 Click to locate the image le you want to use as the prole icon.
English English ASUS CG8480 51 English English Functions Description Keyboard Press the button to perform a keystroke or keystroke sequence. Macro 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.
52 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English Edit Macro menu Items Description Edit Macro Click to open the Edit Macro menu. Timing Check this item to record the time between pressing down and releasing a button.
English English ASUS CG8480 53 English English Edit Script menu Items Description Edit Script Click to open the Edit Script menu. Timing Check this item to record the time between pressing down and releasing a button. (Default: 12 milliseconds) Insert When checked, the new instruction will be inserted before the selected instruction.
54 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English Using the keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only . Hot keys Description T urns the volume’s mute mode on/off. Decreases the system volume.
English English ASUS CG8480 55 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN).
56 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet English English English English Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o 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.
English English ASUS CG8480 57 English English Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection T o congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Windows ® taskbar , right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center .
58 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet English English English English 6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK . Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next . 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network .
English English ASUS CG8480 59 English English 9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next . 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 1 1. Click Close to nish the conguration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created.
60 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet English English English English Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. T o establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP).
English English ASUS CG8480 61 English English T o connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Do any of the following to launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or from any application mode: a) Hover you mouse pointer on the upper or lower right of the scree n.
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English English ASUS CG8480 63 Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously . Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows ® operating system.
64 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English The T ool menu The T ool menu includes the System Level Up, Probe II, Sensor Recorder, and USB 3.0 Boost. System Level Up System Level Up allows you to overclock the system in Windows ® environment using the prole settings.
English English ASUS CG8480 65 English English Launching and conguring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer ’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
66 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. T o launch Sensor Recorder: • Clic k T ool > Sen sor R ecord er on the AI Su ite I I mai n men u bar.
English English ASUS CG8480 67 English English Launching and Conguring USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device’s transfer speed up to 170%. Launching USB 3.
68 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Launching Sensor The Sensor panel disp lays the c urren t val ue of a sy stem senso r suc h as fan r otati on, C PU temp eratu re, a nd vo ltage s. T o la unch Senso r: • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar .
English English ASUS CG8480 69 English English 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. T ick the two items if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download, then click Next .
70 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le , then click Next .
English English ASUS CG8480 71 English English Downloading the BIOS from the Internet T o download the BIOS from the Internet: 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. T ype or browse for the location where you want the BIOS le to be downloaded.
72 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer , product name, version, and BIOS.
English English ASUS CG8480 73 English English ASUS Easy Update ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system. 1. From the Windows ® notication area, right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon.
74 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English ASUS Instant On ASUS Instant On gives you with a quick access to the Hybrid Sleep mode. Using ASUS Instant On T o use ASUS Instant On: The Instant On utility is pre-installed on your computer and automatically launches after starting up your computer .
English English ASUS CG8480 75 English English Recovering your system Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings. Back up all your data before using this option. T o reset your PC: 1. Press < F9 > during bootup.
76 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les. 6. Click Next . 7. Click Create . W ait for a while for the process to complete. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish .
English English ASUS CG8480 77 English English Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option.
78 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Introduction to Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies This document is an overview of the installation and conguration procedures of the Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.
English English ASUS CG8480 79 English English SSD Capacity Requirements SSD Partition Capacity Requirements System DRAM 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® storage combinations Intel ® Rapid Start 2GB 4GB 8GB Inte.
80 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 20GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction.
English English ASUS CG8480 81 English English 3. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximized. • T o enable Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , you need at least one SSD (> 20GB) and an HDD.
82 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English 3. Right click the New V olume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink V olume . If your SSD is smaller than 64GB, and is set to Full disk capacity caching option for Intel ® Smart Response, you will not see any volume in the Disk Management tool.
English English ASUS CG8480 83 English English 6. T o launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool. 7. T ype diskpart and press Enter . • The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition.
84 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English 13. Reboot the system after creating the partition. The partitioning process for the Intel® Rapid Start T echnology is incomplete if the computer is not rebooted. This may result in failure of the Intel® Rapid Start T echnology to function.
English English ASUS CG8480 85 English English Recovering the partition This procedure allows you to delete the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology from your system, and recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid ® Start T echnology installation.
86 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English 5. T ype list partition , press Enter , and select the partition where the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number), and press Enter . The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition.
English English ASUS CG8480 87 English English 10. Click Next after selecting the default disk. Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology The Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology is a feature that provides the latest content updates and energy efciency to your computer ’s platform.
88 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English 5. Select all and click Next for Custom Setup . 6. Click Install to proceed the installation. Click Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology . In the Basic tab, click Enable Updating .
English English ASUS CG8480 89 English English 3. T o disable the updating function, click Disable Updating . Clicking this button automatically disables the conguration in the Advanced tab. T o reset to defaults, click Reset All to Defaults . 5. In the Help tab, click About to view the version.
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English English ASUS CG8480 91 Chapter 7 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? 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.
92 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting English English English English ? 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 .
English English ASUS CG8480 93 English English ? The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV .
94 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting English English English English Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • If your computer has a power voltage switch, set it to your area’s power requirements.
English English ASUS CG8480 95 English English LAN Problem Possible Cause Action Cannot access the Internet The LAN cable is not connected. Connect the LAN cable to your computer . LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, try another LAN cable.
96 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting English English English English System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow T oo many programs are running. Close some of the programs. Computer virus attack • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer .
English English ASUS CG8480 97 English English CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy right after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS.
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