Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto ROG G20AJ del fabbricante Asus
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Desktop PC G20A J U ser Guide.
2 Copyright © 2014 ASUST eK Computer Inc. A ll Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and soft ware described in it, may be repr oduced, transmitted , transcribed, stored in .
3 Con tents Notices ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Safety information .................................................................
4 Con tents Entering the BIOS Setup .............................................................................................................. 60 Recovering your sy stem .............................................................................
5 Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback Ser vices ASUS recycling and takeback programs come fr om our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. W e believe in providing solutions f or you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other c omponents, as well as the packaging materials.
6 IC: Canadian Compliance Sta tement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industr y Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian int er ference- causing equipment regulations.
7 VCCI: Japan C ompliance Statement VCCI Class B Sta tement This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiv er , it may cause radio interference. Install and use equipment accor ding to the instruction manual.
8 BSMI: T aiwan Wireless Statement Japan RF Equipment Sta tement K C (RF Equipment) ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
9 Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals bef ore cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergen t and a few drops of warm water then remo ve any extra moisture with a dry cloth.
10 Con ventions used in this guide T o ensure that you per form certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where t o find more informa tion Refer to the follo wing sources f or additional information and for pr oduct and software updates.
11 Package c ontents • Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing ,contactyourretailer . • Theillustrateditemsabov eareforreferenceonly .Actualproductspecicationsmayvarywith different models .
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Fro nt Po wer button. P ress this button to turn on your computer . Optical disk drive bay . There is an optical disk drive in this bay . Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button t o eject the optical disk drive tray . USB 3.0 ports. T hese Universal Serial Bus 3.
Rear USB 2.0 ports. T hese Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) por ts connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner, camera, PD A, and others. USB 3.0 ports. T hese Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) por ts connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner, camera, PD A, and others.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Por t Headset 2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Light Blue (Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime.
ASUS Graphics Cards . The display output por ts on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia I nterface (HDMI) connector , and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD , Blu-ray , and other protected content.
Setting up your comput er This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devic es, such as the ex ternal monitor , keyboard, mouse, and pow er cord, to your computer . Connecting an external monitor Connect your monitor to the onboard HDMI output port to enjoy the Eco Ener gy M ode.
3. Wait until the operating system loads aut omatically . For details on shutting do wn your Desktop PC, ref er to the Windo ws ® 8.1 User Manual , which can be found in this manual. Pow er button T urning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your c omputer .
20 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH.
Connecting a USB storage de vice This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels . The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as stor age devices. T o connect a USB storage device: • Inser ttheUSBstoragedevicetoy ourcomputer .
Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting microphone and speak ers 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 c onnect 2.1- channel, 4.1-channel, 5.
Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers ASUS G20AJ 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH.
Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your comput er ENGLISH ENGLISH.
Connecting multiple external display s Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. When connecting the monitor to the discrete gr aphics card, the Eco Ener gy Mode is disabled. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, y ou are allowed t o set display modes.
3. Turn on your comput er . 4. D o any of the follo wing to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: Fr om the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Contr ol Panel on the Start screen. For details , refer to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the section Working with Windo ws® apps .
Connecting an HD T V Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV ) to the HDMI por t of your computer . • Y ouneedanHDMIcabletoconnecttheHDTVandthecomputer .
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ASUS G20AJ 29 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using y our computer Proper postur e when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper postur e is necessar y to prevent strain t o your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles .
Using the optical driv e Inserting an optical disc T o inser t an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button to open the tray . 2. Place the disc on the optical drive with the label side outward if the desktop is positioned vertically and the label side up if the desktop is positioned horizontally .
W ired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer t o a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. S et up your DSL/cable modem. Refer to the documentation that came with y our DSL/cable modem.
RJ-45 cable LAN Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o connect via a LAN: 1. Connec t 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 comput er . 3. Configure the necessary I nternet connection settings.
Configuring a dynamic IP/PPP oE network connection T o configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE netw ork connection: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. Fr om the Window s ® taskbar , right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Cent er .
6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK . Continue to the next steps if you are using PPP oE connection. 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Nex t . 7. R eturn to the Network and Sharing Cent er and then click Set up a new connection or network .
9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Nex t . 10. En ter your User name and, P assword, and Connection name. Click Connect . 11. Click Close to finish the configuration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created.
W i-Fi connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet thr ough a wireless connection. T o establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access poin t (AP).
Charms bar W ireless connection Connecting to a Wi-F i network T o connect to a W i-Fi network: 1. D o any of the follo wing to launch the Charms bar from the Start screen or from any application mode: a) Hover you mouse point er on the upper or lower right of the screen.
38 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH.
ASUS G20AJ 39 ENGLISH ENGLISH Chapter 5 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some pr oblems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? M y computer cannot be pow ered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up .
40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? No display on the monitor . • Checkifthemonitorispower edon. • Ensurethatyourmonitorispr oper lyconnectedtothevideooutputportonyour computer .
ASUS G20AJ 41 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The picture on the HD T V is distor ted. • Itiscausedbythedierentresolutionsofy ourmonitorandyourHDTV.
42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The DVD driv e ejec t button is not responding. 1. Hover your mouse pointer over the low er lef t corner of Windows ® desktop then right-click on the Star t Screen ’ s thumbnail. From the popup menu, click F ile Explorer to open the C omputer screen.
ASUS G20AJ 43 ENGLISH ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause Action No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer . • Connectthesignalcabletothecorrect display port (onboard VGA or discr ete VGA port).
44 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH Audio Problem Possible Cause Action No Audio Speaker or headphone is connected to the wrong port. • R efertoy ourcomputer’ susermanual for the correct port. • Disconnec tandreconnectthespeaker to your computer .
ASUS G20AJ 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy r ight after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. It is normal. T he fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS.
46 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH.
ASUS Desktop PC W indow s ® 8.1 U ser Manual E8607 First E dition August 2013 Copyright © ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reser ved Appendix W indows ® 8.
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ASUS Desktop PC 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time , a ser ies of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. T o star t your Desktop PC for the first time: 1.
50 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the W indows ® UI The Window s ® User Interface (UI) is the tile -based display used in Window s ® 8.1. It includes the following f eatures you can use while w orking on your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user acc ount.
ASUS Desktop PC 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you t o launch programs and acc ess 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.
52 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the r ecent app ’ s thumbnail to go back to that app .
ASUS Desktop PC 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH W orking with W indows ® apps Use your Desktop PC’ s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Positiony ourmousepointeronanappthenleft-clickoncetolaunchit.
54 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Acc essing the All Apps screen Fr om the All Apps screen, you can configur e an apps settings or pin an app to the Star t screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar . Launching the All Apps screen • OntheStartscreen,click .
ASUS Desktop PC 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH Charms bar The Charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your scr een. I t consists of several tools that allo w you to share applications and pr ovide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC.
56 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Inside the Charms bar Search This charm allows you t o look for files, applications , or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This charm allows you t o share applications via social networking sites or email.
ASUS Desktop PC 57 ENGLISH ENGLISH Snap featur e The Snap featur e displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you t o work or switch between apps. Ensure that your Desktop PC’ s screen resolution is set to 1366 x 768 pix els or higher before using the Snap feature .
58 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard , you can also use the follo wing shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate W indows ® 8.1. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app.
ASUS Desktop PC 59 ENGLISH ENGLISH +<+> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your scr een. +<-> Zooms out your scr een. +<Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings.
60 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores sy stem hardware settings tha t are needed for syst em startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensur e optimal performance.
ASUS Desktop PC 61 ENGLISH ENGLISH Recov ering your sy stem Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restor es your PC to its factor y default settings. Back up all your data befor e using this option. T o reset your PC: 1. Press<F9>duringbootup.
62 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. S elect the USB storage device where you want to cop y the recovery files. 6. Click Nex t. 7. Click Create. Wait for a while for the process to complet e. 8. When the process is completed, click Finish.
ASUS Desktop PC 63 ENGLISH ENGLISH Removing ev er ything and reinstalling Window s Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings. Refer to the st eps below to use this option.
64 Windows® 8.1 User Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS contact information ASUST eK C OMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li- T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 11259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 F ax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail inf o@asus.com.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Asus ROG G20AJ è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Asus ROG G20AJ - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Asus ROG G20AJ imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Asus ROG G20AJ ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Asus ROG G20AJ, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Asus ROG G20AJ.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Asus ROG G20AJ. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Asus ROG G20AJ insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
