Using the Escape mode button

The Escape Mode button located on the front panel of the ROG Front Base is a great privacy tool. When pressed, it instantly hides the current screen, mutes the system sound, and displays the desktop.

NOTES:

•To unmute or enable the sound, press the Selection knob repeatedly

until is displayed on the Mode/Status indicator then rotate the Selection knob to adjust the volume to the desired level.

•When the Escape button is pressed, it minimizes the screen of the application to the taskbar. To restore the screen, click the application’s icon on the taskbar.

Activating the USB Charger mode

The USB Charger mode allows the USB 2.0 port on the front panel to charge smart devices such as mobile phones and tablets when the system is on the soft-off mode (S5).

To activate the USB Charger mode:

1.While the system is on a soft-off mode (S5), rotate the Selection knob until

is displayed on the Mode/Status Indicator.

2.Press the Selection knob to confirm your selection.

3.Connect the device to charge to the USB 2.0 port.

NOTES:

•USB Charger mode automatically switches to the normal mode when the system is turned on. In normal mode, the USB 2.0 port supports data or digital transmission.

•For more information on the list of supported devices, visit www.asus.com.

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