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Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only)

Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection.

To establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP).

For details, refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows® 7 /
Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual.

Wireless AP

Modem

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Summary of Contents for ROG G20AJ

Page 1: ...ASUS Gaming Desktop PC ROG G20AJ User Guide ...

Page 2: ...RTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICA...

Page 3: ... USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV 26 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the optical drive 28 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 29 Wi Fi connection on selected models only 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 33 Appendix Windows 8 1 User Ma...

Page 4: ...tents Other keyboard shortcuts 52 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 53 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 53 Entering the BIOS Setup 54 Recovering your system 55 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information 58 ...

Page 5: ...interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s 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 te...

Page 6: ... conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit par provoquer d interférences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l appareil Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not excee...

Page 7: ...Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields 0 300 GHz This wireless device complies with the R TTE Directive Wireless Radio Use This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency band Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the Wi Fi technol...

Page 8: ...Y STAR standard and the power management feature is enabled by default The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity To wake your computer click the mouse or press any key on the keyboard Please visit http www energy gov powermanagement for detail information on power management and its benefits to the environment In addition please visit http w...

Page 9: ...n environments with ambient temperatures between 0 C 32 F and 40 C 104 F DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from getting overheated DO NOT use damaged power cords accessories or other peripherals To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or ex...

Page 10: ...o the ASUS website www asus com ASUS LocalTechnical Support Visit ASUS website at http support asus com contact for the contact information of local Technical Support Engineer The User Guide is located in the following folder in your Desktop PC C Program Files X86 ASUS eManual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent dam...

Page 11: ...above are for reference only Actual product specifications may vary with different models ASUS Gaming Desktop PC ROG G20AJ Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Power cord x1 2nd Power cord x1 on selected models only Power adapter x1 2nd adapter x1 on selected models only Warranty Card x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 ...

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Page 13: ...ic utilities All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your ASUS Desktop PC Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only The ports their locations and the chassis color vary with different models ASUS G20AJ 13 Chapter 1 Getting started ...

Page 14: ... Windows operating system Due to USB 3 0 controller limitations USB 3 0 devices can only be used under a Windows OS environment and after USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3 0 devices Microphone port This port connects to a microphon...

Page 15: ...r camera PDA and others DO NOT connect a keyboard mouse to any USB 3 0 port when installing Windows operating system Due to USB 3 0 controller limitations USB 3 0 devices can only be used under a Windows OS environment and after USB 3 0 driver installation USB 3 0 devices can only be used as data storage only We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3 0 devices to USB 3 0 ports for faster and be...

Page 16: ...nection LAN port SPEED LED ACT LINK LED Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects to the side speakers in an 8 channel audio configuration Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4 6 and 8 channel audio configuration Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects to the center subwoofer speakers Microphoneport pink This port connects to a microphone Line Out p...

Page 17: ...nt Power jack 1 This port connects to an adapter Dual adapters needed on selected models Power jack 2 This port connects to an adapter Dual adapters needed on selected models Adapter rating 180W Input rating 100 240V 50 60Hz 2 34A Output rating 19V 9 23A 230W Input rating 100 240V 3 2A 50 60Hz Output rating 19 5V 11 8A Air vents These vents allow air ventilation DO NOT block the air vents on the c...

Page 18: ...DMI port on the rear panel of your computer 2 Plug the monitor to a power source When connecting the monitor to the discrete graphics card the Eco Energy Mode is disabled When you are doing some tasks that do not require VGA performance such as downloading tasks Eco Energy Mode cuts down the power supplied to the discrete graphics card for a low overall system power consumption Connecting a USB ke...

Page 19: ...s 7 Windows 8 1 User Manual which can be found in this manual Power button Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer Turning your computer ON To turn your computer ON 1 Turn your monitor ON 2 Press the power button on your computer ASUS G20AJ 19 ENGLISH ...

Page 20: ...20 Chapter 1 Getting started ENGLISH ...

Page 21: ...nect USB devices such as storage devices To connect a USB storage device Insert the USB storage device to your computer Front panel Rear panel For details refer to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows 7 Windows 8 1 User Manual which can be found in this manual ASUS G20AJ 21 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ...

Page 22: ...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 1 channel 4 1 channel 5 1 channel and 7 1 channel stereo speakers Connecting 2 1 channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 23: ...Connecting 4 1 channel Speakers Connecting 5 1 channel Speakers ASUS G20AJ 23 ENGLISH ...

Page 24: ...Connecting 7 1 channel Speakers 24 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 25: ...top To set up multiple displays 1 Turn off your computer 2 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer For some graphic cards only the monitor that is set to be the primary display has display during POST The dual display function works only unde...

Page 26: ... port of your computer You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer The HDMI cable is purchased separately To get the best display performance ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters 26 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ...

Page 27: ...ir to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is firmly supported and angled slightly backward Sit upright with your knees elbows and hips at an approximately 90º angle when you are at the PC Place the monitor directly in f...

Page 28: ... On Windows 8 1 hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows desktop then right click on the Start screen s thumbnail From the popup menu click File Explorer and then double click the CD DVD drive icon Removing an optical disc To remove an optical disc 1 While the system is on do either of the following to eject the tray Press the eject button below the drive bay cover Right clic...

Page 29: ...odem To connect via a DSL cable modem 1 Set up your DSL cable modem Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL cable modem 2 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 a DSL cable modem Modem RJ 45 cable ASUS G20AJ 29 ENGLISH Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet ...

Page 30: ...details refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows 7 Windows 8 1 User Manual which can be found in this manual RJ 45 cable LAN 3 Turn on the DSL cable modem and your computer 4 Configure the necessary Internet connection settings Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet connection For details refer to the section...

Page 31: ...eless connection To establish a wireless connection you need to connect to a wireless access point AP For details refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows 7 Windows 8 1 User Manual which can be found in this manual Wireless AP Modem ASUS G20AJ 31 ENGLISH ...

Page 32: ...32 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ...

Page 33: ...o the following based on the operating system OnWindows 7 a Click Applications tab b Select the program that is not responding then click EndTask OnWindows 8 1 Under Task Manager in the Processes tab select the program that is not responding then click EndTask If the keyboard is not responding press and hold the Power button on the top of your chassis until the computer shuts down Then press the P...

Page 34: ... connector cable Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for more troubleshooting information When using multiple monitors only one monitor has display Ensure that the both monitors are powered on During POST only the monitor connected to the VGA port has display The dual display function works only under Windows When a gra...

Page 35: ...TV Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV To change the screen resolution On Windows 7 1 Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen Click Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Display Change display settings Right click anywhere on your Windows desktop When the pop up menu appears click Personalize Display Change display settings 2 Adjust the resolution Refe...

Page 36: ...drag the slider to adjust the volume Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly The DVD drive cannot read a disc Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up Check if the disc is centered in the tray especially for the discs with non standard size or shape Check if the disc is scratched or damaged The DVD drive eject button is not respondin...

Page 37: ...gs Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet Your computer is not turned on Press the power key on the front panel to ensure that your computer is turned on Your computer s power cord is not properly connected Ensure that the power cord is properly connected Use other compatible power cord PSU Power supply unit problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another P...

Page 38: ...ecting to another monitor 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 If it still does not work contact the ASUS service center Your computer is not properly connected to a router or hub Ensure that your computer is properly connected to a ...

Page 39: ... speed is too slow Too 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 Reinstall the operating system The system often hangs or freezes Hard disk drive failure Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing Replace with a new hard disk drive Memory module problems Replace with ...

Page 40: ...d the latest BIOS versions Computer is too noisy when in use The CPU fan has been replaced Ensure that you are using a compatible or ASUS recommended CPU fan There is not enough air ventilation for the computer Ensure that your computer is working in an area with good air flow The system temperature is too high Update the BIOS If you know how to reinstall the motherboard try to clean the inner spa...

Page 41: ...ASUS Desktop PC Windows 8 1 User Manual E8607 First Edition August 2013 Copyright ASUSTeK Computer Inc All Rights Reserved Appendix Windows 8 1 User Manual ...

Page 42: ...ENGLISH ...

Page 43: ...p PC As other settings appear select your country or region app language keyboard layout and time zone then tap Next 3 Carefully read the License Terms then tap I Accept 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items Personalize Connect Settings Your account 5 After configuring the basic items the Windows 8 1 tutorial appears Watch this to learn more about Windows 8 1 fu...

Page 44: ...tart screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account It helps organize all the programs and applications you need in just one place You can press the Windows key to launch the Start screen from any apps Windows apps These are apps pinned on the Start screen and displayed on tiled format for easy access Some apps require signing in to your Microsoft account before they are fully l...

Page 45: ...tspots 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 ...

Page 46: ...screen NOTE You can also press the Windows key on your keyboard to go back to the Start screen From the Start screen Hover your mouse pointer on the lower left corner then tap to go back to that app top Hover your mouse pointer until it changes to a hand icon Drag then drop the app to a new location NOTE This hotspot function only works on a running app or when you want to use the Snap feature For...

Page 47: ...pps from the Start screen using the following steps To move an app drag and drop the app to a new location Resizing apps Right click the app to activate its settings bar then tap and select an app tile size Unpinning apps To unpin an app from the Start screen right click on the app to activate its settings bar then click Unpin from Start Closing apps Move your mouse pointer on the top side of the ...

Page 48: ... Start screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar Launching the All Apps screen On the Start screen click From the Start screen press Tab then press Enter on your keyboard Pinning an app on the Start screen 1 Launch the All Apps screen 2 From the All Apps screen right click an app to display its settings bar 3 From the settings bar click Pin to Start ...

Page 49: ... provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC Launching the Charms bar When called out the Charms bar initially appears as a set of white icons The image above shows how the Charms bar looks like once activated Use your Desktop PC s mouse or keyboard to launch the Charms bar Move your mouse pointer on the upper or lower right corner of the screen Press C Charms bar ...

Page 50: ... via social networking sites or email Start This charm reverts the display back to the Start screen From the Start screen you can also use this to revert back to a recently opened app Devices This charm allows you to access and share files with the devices attached to your Desktop PC such as an external display or printer Settings This charm allows you to access the PC settings of your Desktop PC ...

Page 51: ... Snap bar Using Snap To use Snap 1 Use your Desktop PC s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen Using your mouse a Click on an app to launch it b Hover the mouse pointer on the top side of your screen c Once the pointer changes to a hand icon drag and drop the app to the right or left side of the display panel Using your keyboard Launch an app then press left or right key to place the first a...

Page 52: ... app D Launches the desktop E Launches the Computer window on the desktop F Opens the File search pane H Opens the Share pane I Opens the Settings pane K Opens the Devices pane L Activates the Lock screen M Minimizes all currently active screens P Opens the Second screen pane Q Opens the Everywhere search pane R Opens the Run window U Opens Ease of Access Center W Opens the Settings search pane X ...

Page 53: ...any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC From the Charms bar click Settings Power Shut down to do a normal shutdown From the login screen click Power Shutdown If your Desktop PC is unresponsive press and hold the power button for at least four 4 seconds until your Desktop PC turns off Putting your Desktop PC to sleep To put your Desktop PC on Sleep mode press the Power button once ...

Page 54: ...OS settings may result to instability or boot failure We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel Quickly enter the BIOS Windows 8 1 boot time is quite fast so we developed the following ways for you to quickly access the BIOS Press the power button for at least four seconds to shut down your Desktop PC then press the power button again...

Page 55: ...t Recovering from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this to recover your PC s settings Creating a USB recovery drive The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space All files on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during the process Before you proceed ensure that you back up all your important data To create a USB recovery drive 1 Launc...

Page 56: ...ant to copy the recovery files 6 Click Next 7 Click Create Wait for a while for the process to complete 8 When the process is completed click Finish 3 Click Recovery Create a recovery drive 4 Click Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive and then click Next ...

Page 57: ...er to the steps below to use this option Back up all your data before using this option This process may take a while to complete 1 Launch the Charm bar 2 Click Settings PC Settings Update and recovery Recovery 3 Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option Under this option click Get Started 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset proc...

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