Page 3 - English; Contents
ASUS CG Series 3 English Contents .................................................................................................3Notices ....................................................................................................4Safety information ...........................................
Page 4 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; interference that may cause undesired operation.
4 ASUS CG Series English Notices 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 in...
Page 5 - Macrovision Corporation Product Notice; unless; engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
ASUS CG Series 5 English 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 ...
Page 6 - Safety information; Setting up your system
6 ASUS CG Series English Safety information Your ASUS CG Series is designed and tested to meet the lat-est 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 foll...
Page 7 - LASER PRODUCT WARNING; Notes for this manual
ASUS CG Series 7 English LASER PRODUCT WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 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 e...
Page 8 - Welcome; Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.; Package contents
8 ASUS CG Series English Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the ASUS CG Series. The package contents of your new system 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 ite...
Page 9 - Knowing your system; Front / Rear panel features
ASUS CG Series 9 English Knowing your system Front / Rear panel features Front (Close) 2 Front (Open) Pull to open the front door 1 3 4 Liquid cooler tanks (optional)
Page 10 - Rear I/O ports and features; Item
10 ASUS CG Series English Rear I/O ports and features (Continued on the next page) No. Item Description 1. Power sensor Touch to power on the system. 2. Fingerprint scanner Used for instant and secure user authentication. 3. Optical drives Blu-ray DVD or Super-multi DVD-RW 4. MS card slot Functions ...
Page 11 - Air vents
ASUS CG Series 11 English *The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports. These ports The gray areas contain front/rear panel ports. These ports and their locations may vary, depending on the model of your system. No. Item Description 5. Air vents Allows ventilation. 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) C...
Page 12 - Removing the rear rack; Connecting multiple displays; DVI output; HDMI output; VGA output; Connecting display devices; Connecting a display; Reinstalling the rear rack
12 ASUS CG Series English Setting up your system Removing the rear rack Connecting multiple displays Depending on the number of graphics cards you have installed, you can connect up to six monitors to your system. To connect multiple monitors, follow the steps for connecting to a display. DVI output...
Page 13 - Connecting the power supply; Push the power supply switch to “; Connecting devices
ASUS CG Series 13 English Connecting the power supply Power supply switch – Off – On Turning on the system Push the power supply switch to “ ” (refer to section “connecting the power supply” ), and then touch the power sensor to turn on the system. The system features the fingerprint sensor technol-...
Page 14 - Using your system; Using the optical drive; Inserting a disc; Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing; Ejecting a disc; Using the card reader; My Computer
14 ASUS CG Series English Using your system Using the optical drive Inserting a disc 1. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 2. Slide the disc into the drive. Ejecting a disc 1. While the system power is on, press the eject button.2. Remove the disc from the disc tray. ...
Page 15 - Configuring audio setup; Speaker configurations; Speaker types; Audio jack; Headphones
ASUS CG Series 15 English Configuring audio setup ASUS CG Series comes with six audio jacks on the rear panel that support up to 7.1 channel audio configurations. Speaker configurations You may set up your system with the following speaker configurations: Speaker types A stereo speaker set is a left...
Page 16 - Connecting to speakers; Audio jack Description; (light blue) connects to an analog audio; Configuring audio output settings; Under the Playback window, select an audio device and click; Recording
16 ASUS CG Series English Connecting to speakers Refer to the table below for the audio jacks on the rear panel and their functions. Audio jack Description Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio source like a CD/DVD player. Line Out (lime) connects to a headset or front speakers. Microphon...
Page 17 - G9 Laser Mouse Features; Front view; Back and forward buttons
ASUS CG Series 17 English Using the Gaming Mouse (optional) The ASUS®-Logitech® G9 Laser Mouse is a full-speed, USB device which features an onboard memory with five profiles, weight tuning system, interchangable grips, MicroGear™ Precision Scroll Wheel technology, and Custom-Color LED display. G9 L...
Page 18 - Back view; Setup and installation; To change the grip
18 ASUS CG Series English Back view Setup and installation Plug the mouse USB cable into your system’s USB port. The G9 mouse is ready to go with full functionality already optimized for game play. Interchangeable grips The G9 Laser Mouse offers two interchangeable grips: Wide Load Grip and Precisio...
Page 19 - Weight tuning system; To change the weight; the cartridge pops out.; MicroGearTM Precision Scroll Wheel technology; To switch between the two scrolling modes
ASUS CG Series 19 English Weight tuning system The weight tuning system is a weight tin containing eight mix-and-match metal weights of 7g and 4g. You can control the weight of your G9 mouse anytime by adding up to 28g of addi-tional weight. To change the weight 1. Remove the grip off, and then you ...
Page 20 - Gaming mouse pad features; Unique surface; Using the mouse pad; Place the mouse cord to into the mouse cord clip.
20 ASUS CG Series English Using the Gaming Mouse Pad (optional) The ASUS dual-sided gaming mouse pad is suitable for gaming or normal use. The rough side helps an optical mouse perform better, while the smooth side is more suitable for a laser mouse. The mouse cord clip also reduces cable tangles, k...
Page 21 - Gaming keyboard features
ASUS CG Series 21 English Using the Gaming Keyboard (optional) The ASUS gaming keyboard is specially designed for playing games on the gaming PC. The rotatable Game-Wheel makes game playing more comfortable, and the hotkeys on the top of the keyboard allow instant control of every movement while in ...
Page 23 - Connecting to the system; to switch to Office mode.; Office mode; Setting the Game-Wheel key combination; will; A mode
ASUS CG Series 23 English Connecting to the system Connect the two USB cables, headphone cable, and microphone cable of the ASUS gaming keyboard to the system. We strongly suggest that both the USB cables are connected to the system for sufficient power supply. USB cables Microphone cable (pink) Hea...
Page 24 - Gaming headset features
24 ASUS CG Series English Using the Gaming Headset (optional) The ASUS gaming headset is suitable for long gaming sessions. on off 2 3 1 Gaming headset features No. Item 1. Volume regulator with built-in 3.5mm mini jack 2. Dynamic microphone, for attaching directly on the screen, or on the shirt. 3....
Page 25 - Introducing the utilities; ASUS AI Manager; Installing AI Manager; Utilities; Launching AI Manager
ASUS CG Series 25 English Introducing the utilities ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy ac-cess to frequently-used applications. Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. If Autorun is en- able...
Page 26 - AI Manager quick bar; Main; The Main menu contains five utilities:; . Click the arrow on the Main menu icon
26 ASUS CG Series English AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents. Click the Maximize/restore...
Page 28 - My Favorites
28 ASUS CG Series English My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you from searching for the applications throughout your computer. To add an application: 1. Click Add , then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites . 2. Click Open on th...
Page 29 - The First Screen
ASUS CG Series 29 English ASUS Express Gate (For some models only) ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to web and Skype. Within a few seconds of power-ing on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or othe...
Page 30 - Configuration Panel; Language and Keyboard:; Environment Settings
30 ASUS CG Series English Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to change various Express Gate set-tings. Click on an icon to open a particular configuration tool. The fol-lowing tools are available: Date and Time: set current date and time as well as time zone. Input Method: choose your p...
Page 31 - Using the LaunchBar
ASUS CG Series 31 English • Screen Settings : Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display. • Volume Control : Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone input, etc. Using the LaunchBar The actual screen may vary according to different models. The LaunchBar has several syst...
Page 32 - How Do I Get on to the Internet; Open the Configuration Panel
32 ASUS CG Series English Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel. Click to show “About Express Gate SSD”. Click to open Express Gate ...
Page 33 - Using the Photo Manager; motherboard; Using ASUS Drive Xpert
ASUS CG Series 33 English • If you have wireless network, click Setup for the WiFi option. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, enter the name of your wireless access point in the SSID field. If your wireless access point has security enabled, select the cor-responding security algo...
Page 34 - Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup
34 ASUS CG Series English Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on Express Gate’s first screen. Express Gate configuration options are under Tools configuration menu page. Express Gate [Enabled]
Page 35 - ASUS Game Gate; Installing Game Gate; Starting Game Gate operation
ASUS CG Series 35 English ASUS Game Gate Features • Windows Logon : Secures access to the Operating System and its various components. It only allows registered users to access these functionalities after authentication. • Fingerprint Screen Saver: A user timed biometrically pro- tected screen saver...
Page 36 - You are required to swipe; To delete a fingerprint; Right click the Game Gate; Delete
36 ASUS CG Series English 3. You are required to swipe the selected finger across the sensor at least three times, in order to collect ONE set of consistent image for a fingerprint record. 4. During fingerprint registra- tion, the progress bar shows the completion status. 5. Individual fingerprint e...
Page 37 - Activating screen saver; Right click on the file or
ASUS CG Series 37 English Activating screen saver To activate screen saver Right click the Game Gate icon in the system tray, and select Activate screen saver . The fingerprint module is displayed as FP Token USB device in your system. We suggest that you not disconnect the device. If you disconnect...
Page 38 - Fingerprint verification; Uninstalling Game Gate; program; Select the ASUS Game Gate program, and then click; stall; Restart the system to compete the uninstallation.
38 ASUS CG Series English To decrypt a file or folder 1. Right click on the file / folder you want to decrypt and select Decrypt file with fingerprint . You can also double click on the file / folder. 2. Fingerprint verification follows. You are asked to put the enrolled finger to the sensor until t...
Page 39 - Recovering your system; Using the recover y DVD
ASUS CG Series 39 English Recovering your system Using the recover y DVD The recovery DVD includes the operating system installed on your system at the factory. The recovery DVD, working with the support DVD, provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores your system to its origina...
Page 40 - Using ASUS Recover y; System Recovery
40 ASUS CG Series English Using ASUS Recover y 1. Turn on your system and the ASUS logo appears. Press F9 to enter the System Recovery . 2. The message “Windows is loading files” is displayed. Wait until the Recovery CD/DVD window appears. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting; What can I do if my system cannot be powered on?
ASUS CG Series 41 English Troubleshooting Read the following Q&As for troubleshooting guide. If these do not give you answers, you may contact us directly at the contact information provided in the support DVD. What can I do if my system cannot be powered on? Check if the power LED on the front ...
Page 42 - Warranty Policy; The ASUS VIP Member Notice; Dearest Customer, thank you for purchasing an ASUS product!; ASUS LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE
42 ASUS CG Series English Warranty Policy The ASUS VIP Member Notice Dearest Customer, thank you for purchasing an ASUS product! Register online now to complete the VIP Membership and gain these benefits today! (1) Immediately become an exclusive ASUS VIP Member (2) Receive exclusive VIP Member priv...
