User manual ASUS TYTAN G30AB-FR010S

[. . . ] ASUS Gaming Desktop PC ROG TYTAN G30AB User Manual E8216 First Edition March 2013 English English  Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 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. [. . . ] Connect Phoebus Control box directly to this port. ASUS G30AB 37 English Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card) Connecting the Phoebus Control Box with an external headphone and microphone English English Headphone Out Mic In 1 2 No 1 2 Item Headphone Port Microphone In Port Description Connect the headphone to the headphone port on the Phoebus Control box. Connect the microphone’s 3. 5mm plug to the Mic-In port on the Phoebus Control Box. 38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Switching Sound and Recording Devices English 39 To 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 Tray and click Playback devices. 2. Click the Recording or Playback tab and right-click on the audio device. Click Set as Default Communication Device. ASUS G30AB Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. English English 1. 2. 40 When a graphics card is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on the output ports of the graphics card. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your Windows desktop. 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 under Windows. Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer 3. 4. Turn on your computer. English 41 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. From the Start screen Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. From the Desktop mode screen a) Launch the Desktop mode from the Start screen. b) Right click anywhere on your Desktop mode screen. When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings. 5. Select the display mode from the Multiple displays: drop-down list. •  Duplicate these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display. •  Extend these displays: Select this option to use the additional monitor as an extension display. •  Show desktop only on 1 / 2: Select this option to show desktop only on monitor 1 or monitor 2. 6. Click Apply or OK. Then click Keep Changes on the confirmation message. ASUS G30AB Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer. English 42 • You need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. Chapter 3: Connecting devices to 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. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • • • • • • • • Position your computer chair to make sure that your elbows are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable typing position. Adjust the height of your chair to make sure that your knees are slightly higher than your hips to relax the backs of your thighs. 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. [. . . ] PSU (Power supply unit) problems 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. Signal cable problems • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to the discrete VGA port. Try connecting to another monitor. Chapter 7: Troubleshooting LAN The LAN cable is not connected. [. . . ]