Asus Rog Tytan G30AB manual

ASUS Gaming Desktop PC ROG TYT AN G30AB User Manual[...]

2 English English English English Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK 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 purchase[...]

3 English English English English Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety information .......................................................................................... 8 TV T uner (on selected models) ...............................................[...]

4 English English English English Contents Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard (on selected models only) ............................................................... 46 Using the ASUS GX900 Gaming Mouse (on selected models only) ........... 47 Using the keyboard (on selected models only) ............................................ 54 Chapter[...]

5 English English English English Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. [...]

6 English English English English IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS[...]

7 English English English English RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic elds (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE [...]

8 English English English English Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work s[...]

9 English English English English Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task. CAUTION: Information to pr[...]

10 English English ASUS ROG TYT AN G30AB Gaming Desktop PC Keyboard x1 In stalla tion Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 W arranty card x1 Antenna x1 (optional) (optional) Phoebus Control BOX (Optional) Package contents • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are f[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 1 1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ROG TYT AN G30AB Gaming Desktop PC! The ASUS ROG TYT AN G30AB Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user-centric utilities. All these values are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Read the ASUS Warranty C[...]

12 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English English Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer . Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ card or MultiMediaCard into this slot. Optical disk drive bay . There is an optical disk drive in this bay . Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button t[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 13 English English Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer . Power connector . Plug the power cord to this connector . INPUT RA TING : 100~120V / 10A, 200~240A V / 5A, 60/50Hz USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , s[...]

14 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English English USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer , scanner , camera, PDA, and others. • The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows ® 7 or later versions. UASP standard only supports Wind[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 15 English English ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a wireless network. Sound card ports (optional). These ports connect to your output devices such as microphones, headsets and speakers. ASUS Graphics Cards (on selected models only). The display output p[...]

16 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English English Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor , keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer . Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to [...]

English English ASUS G30AB 17 English English • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in the BIOS. Connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • T o connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external monitors in Ch[...]

18 Chapter 1: Getting started English English English English Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer . Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 19 English English T urning your computer ON This section describes how to turn on your computer after setting up your computer . T urning your computer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn your monitor ON. 2. T urn the power switch ON, then press the power button on your computer. Power button 3. W ait until the operat[...]

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English English ASUS G30AB 21 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 8 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 8 operating system. T o start for the rst time: 1. T urn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the setup s[...]

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 English English English English Using the Windows ® UI The Windows ® User Interface (UI) is the tile-based display used in Windows ® 8. It includes the following features you can use while working on your Desktop PC. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your user account. It help[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 23 English English Hotspots Onscreen hotspots 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.[...]

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 English English English English Hotspot Action upper left corner Hover your mouse pointer then click on the recent app’s thumbnail to go back to that app. Move your mouse pointer down to display all the running apps. lower left corner From a running app screen: Hover your mouse pointer then click on the Start scre[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 25 English English Working with W indows ® apps Use your Desktop PC’s keyboard or mouse to launch and customize your apps. Launching apps • Position your mouse pointer on an app then left-click once to launch it. • Press <T ab> twice then use the arrow keys to browse through the apps. Press <Enter> to l[...]

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 English English English English Accessing the All Apps screen From the All Apps screen, you can congure an apps settings or pin an app to the Start Screen or to the Desktop mode taskbar . Launching the All Apps screen Right-click on the Start screen or press + <Z>, and click the All Apps icon. Pinning an ap[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 27 English English Charms bar The charms bar is a toolbar that can be triggered on the right side of your screen. It consists of several tools that allow you to share applications and provide quick access for customizing the settings of your Desktop PC. Launching the charms bar When called out, the charms bar initially ap[...]

28 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 English English English English Inside the charms bar Search This tool allows you to look for les, applications, or programs in your Desktop PC. Share This tool allows you to share applications via social networking sites or email. Start This tool reverts the display back to the Start screen. From the Start scree[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 29 English English Snap feature The Snap feature displays two apps side-by-side, allowing you to work or switch between apps. A screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels is required to use the Snap feature. Snap bar Using Snap T o use Snap: 1. Use your Desktop PC’s mouse or keyboard to activate Snap onscreen. Usin[...]

30 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 English English English English Other keyboard shortcuts Using your keyboard, you can also use the following shortcuts to help you launch applications and navigate Windows ® 8. Switches between the Start screen and the last running app. + <D> Launches the desktop. + <E> Launches the Computer window on t[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 31 English English + <+> Launches the magnier and zooms in your screen. + <-> Zooms out your screen. + <,> Allows you to peek at the desktop. + <Enter> Opens the Narrator Settings. + <Prt Sc> Enables the print screen function. T urning your Desktop PC OFF Desktop PC OFF OFF T o turn your D[...]

32 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 8 English English Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for system startup in the Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the default BIOS settings except [...]

English English ASUS G30AB 33 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. These USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. T o connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your co[...]

34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English English English Connecting microphone and speakers 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 connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. Conne[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 35 English English Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 6-channel Speakers[...]

36 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English English English Connecting 8-channel Speakers[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 37 English English Connecting the Phoebus Box (with a Phoebus Sound card) No Item Description 1 Microphone In Port Connect the microphone’s 3.5mm plug from the Phoebus Control Box into this Mic-In port for voice communication, recording or karaoke. 2 Headphone Port The headphone port has a built-in high-quality ampli[...]

38 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English English English Connecting the Phoebus Control Box with an external headphone and microphone No Item Description 1 Headphone Port Connect the headphone to the headphone port on the Phoebus Control box. 2 Microphone In Port Connect the microphone’s 3.5mm plug to the Mic-In port on t[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 39 English English Switching Sound and Recording Devices T o 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 T ray and click Playback devices . 2. Click the Recording or Playback tab and right-click on the audio device. Click Se[...]

40 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English English English Connecting multiple external displays Y our desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you are allowed to set display modes. Y ou can use the additio[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 41 English English 3. T urn on your computer. 4. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen 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 . b) F[...]

42 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer English English Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Denition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your computer . • Y ou need an HDMI cable to connect the HDTV and the computer. The HDMI cable is purchased separately . • T o get the best display performance, ensure that your HDMI cable is less than 15[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 43 Chapter 4 Using 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 fu[...]

44 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English 3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject , and then remove the card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur . T o prevent data loss, use [...]

English English ASUS G30AB 45 English English Using the optical drive Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the PUSH button. 2. Press the eject button below the drive bay cover to open the tray . 3. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 4. Push the tray to close it. 5. S[...]

46 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English A B Using the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard (on selected models only) Y our G30AB Gaming Desktop PC comes with the bundled ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard for an optimal gaming experience. Check the section Package contents for the package contents of the ASUS ROG U9N Gaming Keyboard. In[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 47 English English Keys Description Keys Description 1 Left button 7 GX900 logo 2 Right button 8 IE Forward button 3 Scroll wheel 9 IE Backward button 4 DPI switch 10 Mouse feet 5 Prole switch button/Prole indicator* 1 1 Mouse feet and T win-Eye Laser sensor 6 LED DPI indicator** 12 Weight base (5 x 4.5g blocks)*** [...]

48 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English *Prole switch LED indications LED colors Indications None Normal Prole Green Prole 1 Red Prole 2 Orange Prole 3 **DPI switch LED indications LED colors Indications 2 DPI Level 1 4 DPI Level 2 Launching the program A specially designed program is pre-installed on your c[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 49 English English Main Menu Items Description 1 Click each tab to display the selected prole menu. 2 Displays the prole icon to congure prole 1-3 menus. 3 Click to reset the DPI conguration to the previously saved settings. 4 Drag the slider to adjust the DPI value for each level. 5 Click to reset the butt[...]

50 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English Prole 1 menu Items Description 1 Click to open the Edit menu and change the prole name and prole icon. 2 Enter the desired prole name. 3 Click to locate the image le you want to use as the prole icon. 4 Select the function for each button/action from the drop down l[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 51 English English Functions Description Keyboard Press the button to perform a keystroke or keystroke sequence. Macro Press the button to run a command or series of commands that you can edit via the Edit Macro menu. See Macro menu for details. Script #1-6 Press the button to run a script that you can edit via the Edit S[...]

52 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English English English Edit Macro menu Items Description Edit Macro Click to open the Edit Macro menu. Timing Check this item to record the time between pressing down and releasing a button. (Default: 12 milliseconds) Insert When checked, the new instruction will be inserted before the selected instruction[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 53 English English Edit Script menu Items Description Edit Script Click to open the Edit Script menu. Timing Check this item to record the time between pressing down and releasing a button. (Default: 12 milliseconds) Insert When checked, the new instruction will be inserted before the selected instruction. Otherwise, any [...]

54 Chapter 4: Using your computer English English Using the keyboard (on selected models only) The keyboard varies with models. The illustrations on this section are for reference only . Hot keys Description T urns the volume’s mute mode on/off. Decreases the system volume. Increases the system volume. ASUS KB3421 1 modern wired keyboard ASUS PK1[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 55 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). 2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the re[...]

56 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet English English English English Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o connect via a LAN: 1. 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 your LAN. Side / SPDIF Out Rear Ctr/Sbw Front Line In Box Link HP Out Mic In RJ-45 cable LAN 2.[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 57 English English Conguring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection T o congure a dynamic IP/PPPoE or static IP network connection: 1. From the Start screen, click Desktop to launch the Desktop mode. 2. From the Windows ® taskbar , right-click the network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center . 3. From the [...]

58 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet English English English English 6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK . Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. 8. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next . 7. Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network .[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 59 English English 9. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next . 10. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect . 1 1. Click Close to nish the conguration. 12. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. 13. Enter your user name and password. Click Conn[...]

60 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet English English English English Wireless connection (on selected models only) Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. T o establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP). • T o increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal,[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 61 English English T o connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Do any of the following to launch the charms bar from the Start screen or from any application mode: a) Hover you mouse pointer on the upper or lower right of the screen. b) On your keyboard, press + <c>. charms bar 2. From the charms bar , select Settings and cl[...]

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English English ASUS G30AB 63 Chapter 6 Using the utilities ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously . Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows ® operating system. The AI Suite II ico[...]

64 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English The T ool menu The T ool menu includes the System Level Up, Probe II, Sensor Recorder, and USB 3.0 Boost. System Level Up System Level Up allows you to overclock the system in Windows ® environment using the prole settings. T o launch System Level up, click T ool > System Leve[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 65 English English Launching and conguring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your com[...]

66 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. T o launch Sensor Recorder: • Click T o ol > Senso r Rec order on th e AI Suit e II main menu bar . T[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 67 English English Launching Sensor The Sensor panel disp lays the curr ent v alue of a sys tem s ensor suc h as fan rota tion, CPU disp lays the c urren t val ue of a sy stem senso r such as f an ro tatio n, CP U temp eratu re, a nd vo ltage s. T o la unch Senso r: • Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main me[...]

68 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. T ick the two items if you want to enable the BIOS downgradable and Auto-BIOS backup functions. 3. Select the BIOS version that you want to download, then click Next . When no updated version is detected,a message is [...]

English English ASUS G30AB 69 English English Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le , then click Next . 4. Click Y es if you want to change the boot logo, which is the image appearing on screen during the Power-On Self-T ests (POST). Otherwise, [...]

70 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English Downloading the BIOS from the Internet T o download the BIOS from the Internet: 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. T ype or browse for the location where you want the BIOS le to be downloaded. Click Next . 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Down[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 71 English English The System Information screen The System Information screen displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer , product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor and the [...]

72 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English ASUS Easy Update ASUS Easy Update is a software tool that automatically detects the latest drivers and applications for your system. 1. From the Windows ® notication area, right-click the ASUS Easy Update icon. 4. Click OK to display the items you can download. 5. Check the item([...]

English English ASUS G30AB 73 English English Recovering your system Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your PC to its factory default settings. Back up all your data before using this option. T o reset your PC: 1. Press < F9 > during bootup. 2. From the screen, click T roubleshoot . 3. Select Reset your PC . 4. Click Next . [...]

74 Chapter 6: Using the utilities English English English English 5. Select the USB storage device where you want to copy the recovery les. 6. Click Next . 7. Click Create . W ait 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 p[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 75 English English Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option. Back up all your data before using this option. This process may take a while to compl[...]

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English English ASUS G30AB 77 Chapter 7 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Ch[...]

78 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting English English English English ? No display on the monitor . • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer . • If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on t[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 79 English English ? The picture on the HDTV is distorted. • It is caused by the dif ferent resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV . Adjust the screen resolution to t your HDTV . T o change the screen resolution: Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch [...]

80 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting English English English English Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • If your computer has a power voltage switch, set it to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. [...]

English English ASUS G30AB 81 English English 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 . Y our computer is not properly co[...]

82 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting English English English English System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow T oo 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 fre[...]

English English ASUS G30AB 83 English English CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy right after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its default s[...]

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