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...device 35 Removing a USB storage device 37 Connecting microphone and speakers 38 Changing to the external audio output 42 Connecting multiple external displays 43 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 45 Using the memory card reader (optional 46 Using the optical drive (on selected models only 47 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 48 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 49 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...51 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 58 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager...
...device 35 Removing a USB storage device 37 Connecting microphone and speakers 38 Changing to the external audio output 42 Connecting multiple external displays 43 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 45 Using the memory card reader (optional 46 Using the optical drive (on selected models only 47 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 48 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 49 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...51 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 58 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager...
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... parts. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your retailer. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to fix it by qualified service personnel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use...
... parts. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your retailer. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. • DO NOT expose to fix it by qualified service personnel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use...
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... or more memory card reader slots. Headphone port. D540MB Smart Card SD/MMC/MS 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for data transfer). ASUS Desktop PC 15 Power button. Memory card readers (optional). This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug. ENGLISH • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.2 gen1 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.2 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows®...
... or more memory card reader slots. Headphone port. D540MB Smart Card SD/MMC/MS 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for data transfer). ASUS Desktop PC 15 Power button. Memory card readers (optional). This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug. ENGLISH • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.2 gen1 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.2 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows®...
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... a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug. On: HDD is transmitting or receiving data. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 gen1 (USB 3.2 gen1) or Type-C® port connects to reset your computer. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. Reset button. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for data transfer). Flashing: The HDD is ready. Headphone port. ENGLISH HDD LED. ASUS Desktop...
... a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo miniplug. On: HDD is transmitting or receiving data. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 gen1 (USB 3.2 gen1) or Type-C® port connects to reset your computer. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. Reset button. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for data transfer). Flashing: The HDD is ready. Headphone port. ENGLISH HDD LED. ASUS Desktop...
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.../2 mouse. HDMI™ port. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.2) Gen 2 ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.2 Gen 2 / Gen 1 devices can not be used for the function of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 / Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel...
.../2 mouse. HDMI™ port. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.2) Gen 2 ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.2 Gen 2 / Gen 1 devices can not be used for the function of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 / Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel...
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... installing an expansion card. This port allows Gigabit connection to this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Air vents. ASUS Graphics Card (on the chassis. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN port Serial port. Serial port (on this LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector. The display output ports on selected models only). VGA port...
... installing an expansion card. This port allows Gigabit connection to this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Air vents. ASUS Graphics Card (on the chassis. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection LAN port Serial port. Serial port (on this LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector. The display output ports on selected models only). VGA port...
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... Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS Desktop PC 23 LAN (RJ-45) port. Refer to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Front panel Headset...
... Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS Desktop PC 23 LAN (RJ-45) port. Refer to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Front panel Headset...
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..., or other audio sources. This port connects a microphone. Line In port (light blue). ASUS WLAN Card (on the chassis. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 28 Chapter 1: Getting started This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Power connector. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as...
..., or other audio sources. This port connects a microphone. Line In port (light blue). ASUS WLAN Card (on the chassis. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 28 Chapter 1: Getting started This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Power connector. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as...
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... section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as a VGA monitor. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. This port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. Connect a monitor to a power source. D540MA / D5402TOWER ASUS Desktop PC 29 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. This COM port is for VGA-compatible devices such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord...
... section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as a VGA monitor. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. This port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. Connect a monitor to a power source. D540MA / D5402TOWER ASUS Desktop PC 29 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. This COM port is for VGA-compatible devices such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord...
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Turn off your main display, or as an extension to connect multiple external displays. To set display modes. D540MA / D5402TOWER Smart Card SD/MMC/MS D540MB ASUS Desktop PC 43 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. Refer to Setting up your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI™, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set up multiple...
Turn off your main display, or as an extension to connect multiple external displays. To set display modes. D540MA / D5402TOWER Smart Card SD/MMC/MS D540MB ASUS Desktop PC 43 Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to your computer. Refer to Setting up your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI™, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set up multiple...
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... powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to turn the LED off . When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for more troubleshooting information. ? ENGLISH ? If you connect the monitors to the output port on your monitor to input numbers only. Check if the Number Lock LED is installed on the graphics card...
... powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to turn the LED off . When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for more troubleshooting information. ? ENGLISH ? If you connect the monitors to the output port on your monitor to input numbers only. Check if the Number Lock LED is installed on the graphics card...
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... the disc is not responding. 1. To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon is not muted, click and drag the slider to test if the speakers are working properly. ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port on the front panel...
... the disc is not responding. 1. To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon is not muted, click and drag the slider to test if the speakers are working properly. ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port on the front panel...
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... power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that your computer is turned on. Your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to your computer. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power...
... power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that your computer is turned on. Your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to your computer. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power...
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... LAN driver 74 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting If not, try another monitor. Contact your computer. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. Close the anti-virus software. Signal cable problems Action • 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 a router or hub. LAN Problem...
... LAN driver 74 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting If not, try another monitor. Contact your computer. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. Close the anti-virus software. Signal cable problems Action • 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 a router or hub. LAN Problem...
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... many programs are installed. • Replace with better air flow. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Incompatible software are running. Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or not work . Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is connected to scan for your computer to multi-channel. headphone. Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive to your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. Computer virus...
... many programs are installed. • Replace with better air flow. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Incompatible software are running. Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or not work . Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is connected to scan for your computer to multi-channel. headphone. Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive to your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. Computer virus...
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ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The system temperature is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. Restore the BIOS to the...
ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The system temperature is too noisy when in an area with good air flow. Restore the BIOS to the...
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...; 7 installation. ASUS Desktop PC 79 Turn on your Desktop PC. 4. Ensure that you in preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Select the USB storage device as the boot device. Connect the USB storage device containing the Windows® 7 installer. 3. Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers for Windows® 7 installation Preload the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers to be able to use the keyboard and mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to a formatted USB storage device with 8GB or more capacity) • Optical disk drive...
...; 7 installation. ASUS Desktop PC 79 Turn on your Desktop PC. 4. Ensure that you in preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Select the USB storage device as the boot device. Connect the USB storage device containing the Windows® 7 installer. 3. Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers for Windows® 7 installation Preload the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers to be able to use the keyboard and mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to a formatted USB storage device with 8GB or more capacity) • Optical disk drive...
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...; Windows® 7 installation DVD • Desktop or Notebook PC (with Intel® CPU except Skylake or Braswell CPU)* • ASUS Desktop PC** • USB storage device (with 8GB or more capacity) • Internal/external Optical Disk Drive (ODD) • *Use your desktop or notebook PC for steps 2 to 9. 2. From the support DVD, launch ASUS EZ Installer. 4. The USB 2.0/3.0 driver loads automatically during the installation startup. 7. In your ASUS Desktop PC for steps 5 to 4. • **Use your computer, connect an external...
...; Windows® 7 installation DVD • Desktop or Notebook PC (with Intel® CPU except Skylake or Braswell CPU)* • ASUS Desktop PC** • USB storage device (with 8GB or more capacity) • Internal/external Optical Disk Drive (ODD) • *Use your desktop or notebook PC for steps 2 to 9. 2. From the support DVD, launch ASUS EZ Installer. 4. The USB 2.0/3.0 driver loads automatically during the installation startup. 7. In your ASUS Desktop PC for steps 5 to 4. • **Use your computer, connect an external...
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... lists, select your ASUS Desktop PC, insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an external ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files. 6. ENGLISH e) Once completed, click OK to enter the boot screen. 7. Review your account later, refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in uniques names for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. The USB 2.0/3.0 driver is loaded automatically during POST (Power...
... lists, select your ASUS Desktop PC, insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an external ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation files. 6. ENGLISH e) Once completed, click OK to enter the boot screen. 7. Review your account later, refer to the section Setting up a user account and password in uniques names for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. The USB 2.0/3.0 driver is loaded automatically during POST (Power...
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... Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press . 3. From the Recover system to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Press during bootup. 2. Visit the ASUS website at the factory. About the system recovery partition The system recovery partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to a partition screen, click . 4. Using the system recovery partition: 1. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Remove...
... Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press . 3. From the Recover system to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Press during bootup. 2. Visit the ASUS website at the factory. About the system recovery partition The system recovery partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to a partition screen, click . 4. Using the system recovery partition: 1. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Remove...
