ASUS Gaming Desktop PCROG TYTAN CG8480User Manual
10EnglishEnglishASUS ROG TYTAN CG8480 Gaming Desktop PCKeyboard x1 Mouse x1Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1Nero 12 burning softwar
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 11Chapter 1Getting startedGetting to know your computerIllustrations are for reference only. The ports and their locations,
12 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishPower button. Press this button to turn on your computer.Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slo
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 13EnglishEnglishDVIVGA OUTrear c/subLINE INLINE OUTMIC IN15141713204195121321618Rear panel11108976USB 2.0 ports. These Unive
14 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelL
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 15EnglishEnglishActivity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10Mbps connectionORANGE Link
16 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishSetting up your computerThis section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices,
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 17EnglishEnglish• If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device
18 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConnecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouseConnect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB po
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 19EnglishEnglishTurning your computer ONThis section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer.T
2EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishCopyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software de
20 Chapter 1: Getting startedEnglishEnglish
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 21Chapter 2Using Windows® 8Starting for the rst timeWhen you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens app
22 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUsing the Windows® UIThe Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Wind
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 23EnglishEnglishHotspotsOnscreen hotspots allow you to launch programs and access the settings of your Desktop PC. The funct
24 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishHotspot Actionupper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thum
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 25EnglishEnglishWorking with Windows® appsUse your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps.Launchin
26 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishAccessing the All Apps screenFrom the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 27EnglishEnglishCharm barThe Charm bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of s
28 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishInside the Charm barSearch This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 29EnglishEnglishSnap featureThe Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps.A s
3EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishContentsNotices ...
30 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishOther keyboard shortcutsUsing your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to hel
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 31EnglishEnglish + <+>Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <->Zooms out your screen. + <,>A
32 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8EnglishEnglishEntering the BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are neede
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 33Chapter 3Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage deviceThis desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3
34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConnecting microphone and speakersThis desktop PC comes with microphone p
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 35EnglishEnglishConnecting 4-channel SpeakersConnecting 6-channel Speakers
36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConnecting 8-channel Speakers
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 37EnglishEnglishConnecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card)No Item Description1 Microphone In PortConnect the mic
38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConnecting the Phoebus Control Box with an external headphone and microph
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 39EnglishEnglishSwitching Sound and Recording DevicesTo switch between the sound and recording device from the Phoebus contr
4EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishContentsUsing the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard ... 46Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming
40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConnecting multiple external displaysYour desktop PC may come with VGA, H
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 41EnglishEnglish3. Turn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From th
42 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computerEnglishEnglishConnecting an HDTVConnect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer.
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 43Chapter 4Using your computerProper posture when using your Desktop PCWhen using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper po
44 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Ej
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 45EnglishEnglishUsing the optical driveInserting an optical discTo insert an optical disc:1. While your system is on, press
46 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishInstalling the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming KeyboardUse the bundled PS/2 to USB adaptor to connect
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 47EnglishEnglishUsing the ASUS GX900 Gaming MouseYour CG8580 Essentio Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS GX900 Gaming Mo
48 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish*Prole switch LED indicationsLED colorsIndications NoneNormal ProleGreenProle 1RedPro
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 49EnglishEnglishMain MenuItems Description1 Click each tab to display the selected prole menu.2 Displays the prole icon t
5EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishNotices ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest stan
50 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishProle 1 menuItems Description1 Click to open the Edit menu and change the prole name an
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 51EnglishEnglishFunctions DescriptionKeyboard Press the button to perform a keystroke or keystroke sequence.MacroPress the b
52 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishEdit Macro menuItems DescriptionEdit Macro Click to open the Edit Macro menu.TimingCheck
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 53EnglishEnglishEdit Script menuItems DescriptionEdit Script Click to open the Edit Script menu.TimingCheck this item to rec
54 Chapter 4: Using your computerEnglishEnglishUsing the keyboard (on selected models only)The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 55Chapter 5Connecting to the InternetConnecting via a DSL/cable modemTo connect via a DSL/cable modem:1. Set up your DSL/ca
56 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConnecting via a local area network (LAN)To connect via a LAN:1. Connect one end
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 57EnglishEnglishConguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connectionTo congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connecti
58 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.Continue to the next ste
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 59EnglishEnglish9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next.10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Cl
6EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishIC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS
60 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishWireless connection (on selected models only)Connect your computer to the Internet
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 61EnglishEnglishTo connect to a Wi-Fi network:1. Do any of the following to launch the Charm bar from the Start screen or f
62 Chapter 5: Connecting to the InternetEnglishEnglish
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 63Chapter 6Using the utilitiesASUS AI Suite IIASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utili
64 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishThe Tool menuThe Tool menu includes the System Level Up, Probe II, Sensor Recorder, and U
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 65EnglishEnglishLaunching and conguring Probe IIProbe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and de
66 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishLaunching and conguring Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 67EnglishEnglishLaunching and Conguring USB 3.0 BoostASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protoco
68 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishLaunching SensorThe Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fa
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 69EnglishEnglish2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. Tick the two items if you want to enable
7EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishRF Equipment NoticesCE: European Community Compliance StatementThe equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 19
70 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. From the AS
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 71EnglishEnglishDownloading the BIOS from the InternetTo download the BIOS from the Internet:2. Select the ASUS FTP site ne
72 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishThe System Information screenThe System Information screen displays the information about
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 73EnglishEnglishASUS Easy UpdateASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applic
74 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishASUS Instant OnASUS Instant On gives you with a quick access to the Hybrid Sleep mode.Usi
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 75EnglishEnglishRecovering your systemResetting your PCThe Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default sett
76 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les.6. Click Next
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 77EnglishEnglishRemoving everything and reinstalling WindowsRestoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done u
78 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishIntroduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologiesThis document is an overvi
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 79EnglishEnglishSSD Capacity RequirementsSSD Partition CapacityRequirementsSystem DRAM2GB 4GB 8GBIntel® storage combinations
8EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishSafety informationDisconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sp
80 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishIntel® Smart Response TechnologyIntel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system pe
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 81EnglishEnglish3. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode
82 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish3. Right click the New Volume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink Volume.If
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 83EnglishEnglish6. To launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt too
84 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish13. Reboot the system after creating the partition.The partitioning process for the Inte
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 85EnglishEnglishRecovering the partitionThis procedure allows you to delete the Intel® Rapid Start Technology from your syst
86 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish5. Type list partition, press Enter, and select the partition where the Intel® Rapid Sta
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 87EnglishEnglish10. Click Next after selecting the default disk.Intel® Smart Connect TechnologyThe Intel® Smart Connect Tec
88 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish5. Select all and click Next for Custom Setup. 6. Click Install to proceed the installa
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 89EnglishEnglish3. To disable the updating function, click Disable Updating. Clicking this button automatically disables th
9EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
90 Chapter 6: Using the utilitiesEnglishEnglish
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 91Chapter 7TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions.
92 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish?No display on the monitor.• Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 93EnglishEnglish?The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your
94 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishPowerProblem Possible Cause ActionNo power (The power indicator is off)Incorrect power voltag
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 95EnglishEnglishLANProblem Possible Cause ActionCannot access the InternetThe LAN cable is not connected.Connect the LAN cab
96 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglishSystemProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem speed is too slowToo many programs are running.Clos
EnglishEnglishASUS CG8480 97EnglishEnglishCPUProblem Possible Cause ActionToo noisy right after turning on the computer.Your computer is booting up.It
ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2
Comentarios a estos manuales