ASUS CHROMEBOX3-C3865M4S32 User Manual

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ASUS

Chromebox 3

User Guide

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SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Visit our multi-language web site at https://www.asus.com/support/

First Edition

April 2018

E13655

ASUS Chromebox 3

Contents

About this user guide ...........................................................................................................4

Conventions used in this manual .................................................................................... 4

Typography .............................................................................................................................4

Package contents ..................................................................................................................5

Getting to know your Chromebox

Features .....................................................................................................................................8

Front view ................................................................................................................................8

Left side view .......................................................................................................................... 9

Rear view .................................................................................................................................. 10

Using your Chromebox

Getting started .......................................................................................................................14

Connect the AC power adapter to your Chromebox ...............................................14

Connect a display panel to your Chromebox .............................................................16

Connect the wired keyboard and mouse ..................................................................... 17

Turn on your Chromebox ...................................................................................................18

Appendix

Safety information .................................................................................................................20

Setting up your system .......................................................................................................20

Care during use ...................................................................................................................... 20

Regulatory notices ................................................................................................................22

ASUS contact information ..................................................................................................27

ASUS Chromebox 3

About this user guide

This user guide provides information about the hardware and software

features of your Chromebox, organized through the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Getting to know your Chromebox

This chapter details the hardware components of your Chromebox.

Chapter 2: Using your Chromebox

This chapter provides you with information on using your Chromebox.

Appendix

This section includes notices and safety statements for your

Chromebox.

Conventions used in this manual

To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as

follows:

IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be

followed to complete a task.

NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that

can help complete tasks.

WARNING! This message contains important information that must

be followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and

prevent damage to your Chromebox's data and components.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italic

This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

ASUS Chromebox 3

Package contents

Your Chromebox package contains the following items:

AC power adapter*

ASUS Chromebox 3 Series Power cord*

Technical

documentations

VESA mounting plate VESA mounting plate

screw set

NOTE:

• *Thebundledpoweradaptermayvarywithterritories.

• Somebundledaccessoriesmayvarywithdierentmodels.

For details on these accessories, refer to their respective user

manuals.

• Ifthedeviceoritscomponentsfailormalfunctionduring

normal and proper use within the warranty period, bring the

warranty card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of

the defective components.

ASUS Chromebox 3

Getting to know your

Chromebox

ASUS Chromebox 3

Features

Front view

Power button

The power button allows you to turn the Chromebox

onoro.Youcanusethepowerbuttontoputyour

Chromebox to sleep mode or press it for four (4) seconds

to force shutdown your Chromebox.

Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack

This port allows you to connect amplied speakers or

headphones. You can also use this port to connect your

headset or an external microphone.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a

transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible to

USB 2.0. These ports also support the Battery Charging 1.2

technology that allows you to charge your USB devices.

Memory card slot

The built-in memory card reader enables your Chromebox

to read and write data to and from Micro SD cards.

ASUS Chromebox 3

Left side view

Kensington security slot

The Kensington security slot allows you to secure your

Chromebox using Kensington® security products.

ASUS Chromebox 3

Air vents

The air vents on the rear allow warm air to exit the

Chromebox chassis.

IMPORTANT: For an optimum heat dissipation and

air ventilation, ensure that the air vents are free

from obstructions.

LAN port

The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet

cable for connection to a local network.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a

transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s.

USB 2.0 port (on selected models)

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB

2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices,

ash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and

printers.

Rear view

ASUS Chromebox 3

USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a

transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s.

HDMI port

The HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface) port

supports a Full-HD device such as an LCD TV or monitor to

allow viewing on a larger external display.

Power input

The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC

power for use with this jack. Power supplied through

this jack supplies power to the Chromebox. To prevent

damage to the Chromebox, always use the supplied

power adapter.

WARNING! The power adapter may become warm

to hot when in use. Do not cover the adapter and

keep it away from your body.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™/DisplayPort combo port

This USB Type-C™ (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a

transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s; supports DisplayPort 1.2

(3840 x 2160) at 60Hz with 24-bit color; and supports

Power Delivery at 5v, 3A. Use a USB Type-C™ adapter to

connect your Chromebox to an external display.

ASUS Chromebox 3

Using your Chromebox

ASUS Chromebox 3

Getting started

Connect the AC power adapter to your Chromebox

To connect the AC power adapter to your Chromebox:

A. Connect the power cord to the AC power adapter.

B. Connect the DC power connector into your Chromebox’s power (DC)

input.

C. Plug the AC power adapter into a 100V~240V power source.

NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on

models and your region.

ASUS Chromebox 3

NOTE:

The power adapter may vary between models and territories, please

refertothefollowingformoreinformationonthedierentadapters:

65W Power adapter

• Inputvoltage:100-240Vac

• Inputfrequency:50-60Hz

• Ratingoutputcurrent:3.42A(65W)

• Ratingoutputvoltage:19V

90W Power adapter

• Inputvoltage:100-240Vac

• Inputfrequency:50-60Hz

• Ratingoutputcurrent:4.74A(90W)

• Ratingoutputvoltage:19V

IMPORTANT!

• WestronglyrecommendthatyouuseonlytheACpower

adapter and cable that came with your Chromebox.

• Westronglyrecommendthatyouuseagroundedwallsocket

while using your Chromebox.

• Thesocketoutletmustbeeasilyaccessibleandnearyour

Chromebox.

• TodisconnectyourChromeboxfromitsmainpowersupply,

unplug your Chromebox from the power socket.

ASUS Chromebox 3

Connect a display panel to your Chromebox

You can connect a display panel or projector to your Chromebox that has

the following connectors:

• HDMIconnector

• DisplayPort(USBType-C™)

Connect display via HDMI port

Connect display via Type-C™ DisplayPort

To connect a display panel to your Chromebox:

Connect a display cable either to the HDMI port or the DisplayPort.

ASUS Chromebox 3

Connect the wired keyboard and mouse

To connect a keyboard and mouse to your Chromebox:

Connect the keyboard and mouse to any of the USB ports on the rear side of

your Chromebox.

Connect the keyboard and mouse via the USB port

ASUS Chromebox 3

Turn on your Chromebox

Press the power button to turn on your Chromebox.

Appendix

ASUS Chromebox 3

Safety information

Your Chromebox is designed and tested to meet the latest 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followallinstructionsinthedocumentationbeforeyou

operate your system.

• Donotusethisproductnearwateroraheatedsource.

• Setupthesystemonastablesurface.

• Openingsonthechassisareforventilation.Donotblockorcoverthese

openings. Make sure you leave plenty of space around the system

for ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation

openings.

• Usethisproductinenvironmentswithambienttemperaturesbetween

0˚C and 35˚C.

• Ifyouuseanextensioncord,makesurethatthetotalampererating

of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its

ampere rating.

• Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithaminimum

distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

Care during use

• Donotwalkonthepowercordorallowanythingtorestonit.

• Donotspillwateroranyotherliquidsonyoursystem.

• Whenthesystemisturnedo,asmallamountofelectricalcurrentstill

ows. Always unplug the power cord from the power outlets before

cleaning the system.

ASUS Chromebox 3

NO DISASSEMBLY

The warranty does not apply to the products

that have been disassembled by users

Lithium-Metal Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replaceonlywiththesameorequivalenttyperecommended

by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

DO NOT throw the device in municipal waste. This product has

been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. 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

technical support services for product recycling.

• Ifyouencounterthefollowingtechnicalproblemswiththeproduct,

unplugthepowercordandcontactaqualiedservicetechnicianor

your retailer.

– The power cord or plug is damaged.

 – Liquidhasbeenspilledintothesystem.

– The system does not function properly even if you follow

the operating instructions.

– The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

– The system performance changes.

ASUS Chromebox 3

Regulatory notices

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and

Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical

substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/

english/REACH.htm

ASUS Recycling/Takeback 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. Please go to http://

csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information

indierentregions.

COATING NOTICE

IMPORTANT! To provide electrical insulation and maintain electrical

safety, a coating is applied to insulate the device except on the areas

where the I/O ports are located.

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

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsfora

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation.

ASUS Chromebox 3

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television

reception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoandon,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

• Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthatto

which the receiver is connected.

• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

CAUTION! Any changes or modications not expressly approved by

the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate

theequipment.

RF exposure warning

Thisequipmentmustbeinstalledandoperatedinaccordancewith

provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must

be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all

persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with

antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for

satisfying RF exposure compliance.

ASUS Chromebox 3

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and

Economic Development Canada (ISED)

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development

Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences

et Développement économique Canada (ISED)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et

DéveloppementéconomiqueCanadaapplicablesauxappareilsradio

exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions

suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur

del’appareildoitacceptertoutbrouillageradioélectriquesubi,mêmesile

brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

ISED Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada

ThisequipmentcomplieswithISEDradiationexposurelimitssetforthforan

uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with ISED RF exposure

compliancerequirements,pleaseavoiddirectcontacttothetransmitting

antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specic operating

instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• Thisdevicemaynotcauseinterferenceand

• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethat

may cause undesired operation of the device.

ASUS Chromebox 3

Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains

N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11

Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14

Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472GHz Ch01 through Ch13

Regional notice for Singapore

This ASUS product complies with IMDA Standards.

Complies with

IMDA Standards

DB103778

Regional notice for California

WARNING

Cancer and Reproductive Harm -

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

ASUS Chromebox 3

ENERGY STAR complied product

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping

us all save money and protect the environment

through energy ecient products and practices.

All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo

comply with the ENERGY 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.energystar.gov/powermanagement for detail

information on power management and its benets to the environment. In

addition, please visit http://www.energystar.gov for detail information on

the ENERGY STAR joint program.

NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based

products.

Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Tel: +886-2-2894-3447

Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112,

TAIWAN

Authorised

representative in

Europe

ASUSTeK Computer GmbH

Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN,

GERMANY

ASUS Chromebox 3

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address No. 15, Li-Te Rd., Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

Fax  +886-2-2890-7798

Web site http://www.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447(0800-093-456)

Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=en

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 48720KatoRd.,Fremont,CA94538,USA

Telephone +1-510-739-3777

Fax +1-510-608-4555

Web site http://usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Support fax +1-812-284-0883

Generalsupport +1-812-282-2787

Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=en-us

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany

Fax +49-2102-959991

Web site http://www.asus.com/de

Technical Support

Telephone(DE) +49-2102-5789555

Telephone (AT) +43-820-240513

Support Fax +49-2102-959911

Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/Services/

questionform/?lang=de-de

Call center: https://www.asus.com/support/CallUs

ASUS Chromebox 3

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