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Contents Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 10 User Manual Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers for Windows® 7 installation 79 Starting for the first time...84 Using Windows® 7 desktop...85 Managing your files and folders 87 Restoring your system settings 89 Protecting your computer...90 Getting Windows® Help and Support 91 Recovering your system...92 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 10 Starting for the first time...95 Using the Windows® 10 UI...96 Keyboard shortcuts...100 4
Contents Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 10 User Manual Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers for Windows® 7 installation 79 Starting for the first time...84 Using Windows® 7 desktop...85 Managing your files and folders 87 Restoring your system settings 89 Protecting your computer...90 Getting Windows® Help and Support 91 Recovering your system...92 Chapter 2 Using Windows® 10 Starting for the first time...95 Using the Windows® 10 UI...96 Keyboard shortcuts...100 4
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... 3.2 gen1 devices. 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. 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® OS environment and after USB 3.2 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
... 3.2 gen1 devices. 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. 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® OS environment and after USB 3.2 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
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... connect USB 3.2 gen1 devices to USB 3.2 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.2 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . USB 3.2 gen1 or Type-C® port (only for...
... connect USB 3.2 gen1 devices to USB 3.2 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.2 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . USB 3.2 gen1 or Type-C® port (only for...
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... connect USB 3.2 gen1 devices to USB 3.2 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.2 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . Reset button. Power button. Press this button to... (only for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to eject the optical disk drive tray. ASUS Desktop PC 17
... connect USB 3.2 gen1 devices to USB 3.2 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.2 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . Reset button. Power button. Press this button to... (only for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to eject the optical disk drive tray. ASUS Desktop PC 17
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RATING: 115/230Vac, 50-60Hz, 6/3A or 220-230Vac, 50Hz, 3A or 230Vac, 50Hz, 3A or 100-120Vac, 50-60Hz, 8A ASUS Desktop PC 19 ENGLISH USB 3.2 gen1 port. The Universal Serial Bus 3.1 gen1 (USB 3.2 gen1) port connects to USB 3.2 gen1 devices such as a mouse, .... • Due to USB 3.2 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.2 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.2 gen1 devices can be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 gen1 devices to this connector...
RATING: 115/230Vac, 50-60Hz, 6/3A or 220-230Vac, 50Hz, 3A or 230Vac, 50Hz, 3A or 100-120Vac, 50-60Hz, 8A ASUS Desktop PC 19 ENGLISH USB 3.2 gen1 port. The Universal Serial Bus 3.1 gen1 (USB 3.2 gen1) port connects to USB 3.2 gen1 devices such as a mouse, .... • Due to USB 3.2 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.2 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.2 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.2 gen1 devices can be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 gen1 devices to this connector...
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..., and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.2 gen1 port when installing a Windows® operating system. • Windows® 7 requires USB 3.2 gen1 driver to be installed before using USB 3.2 gen1 devices. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 gen1 devices to USB 3.2 gen1 ports for a faster and...
..., and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.2 gen1 port when installing a Windows® operating system. • Windows® 7 requires USB 3.2 gen1 driver to be installed before using USB 3.2 gen1 devices. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 gen1 devices to USB 3.2 gen1 ports for a faster and...
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... from your USB 3.2 gen1 devices. Line Out port (lime). In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with DVI-I. Refer to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. Remove the expansion slot bracket when ...8482;) connector, and is for any USB 3.2 gen1 port when installing a Windows® operating system. • Windows® 7 requires USB 3.2 gen1 driver to be converted to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . This port connects a headphone or a speaker...
... from your USB 3.2 gen1 devices. Line Out port (lime). In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with DVI-I. Refer to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. Remove the expansion slot bracket when ...8482;) connector, and is for any USB 3.2 gen1 port when installing a Windows® operating system. • Windows® 7 requires USB 3.2 gen1 driver to be converted to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . This port connects a headphone or a speaker...
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Update Click Update on the main ASUS Manager screen to download and install hardware drivers, the latest BIOS, and updated ASUS applications. ASUS Desktop PC 61 ENGLISH System The System Information screen displays hardware and software details about your computer.
Update Click Update on the main ASUS Manager screen to download and install hardware drivers, the latest BIOS, and updated ASUS applications. ASUS Desktop PC 61 ENGLISH System The System Information screen displays hardware and software details about your computer.
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... if your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for more troubleshooting information. ?
... if your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for more troubleshooting information. ?
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.... Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not properly connected to the correct VGA port on your computer. Reinstall the LAN driver 74 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal ...hub. Try connecting to a router or hub. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. If not, try another monitor. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings.
.... Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not properly connected to the correct VGA port on your computer. Reinstall the LAN driver 74 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal ...hub. Try connecting to a router or hub. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. If not, try another monitor. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings.
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Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or not work . Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is set to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove the ...extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. ...
Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or not work . Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is set to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove the ...extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. ...
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... boot device. Method 1: Preloading/installing via ODD and USB device 1. Insert the ASUS support DVD into the ODD of your Desktop PC and press [F8] during the Windows® 7 installation. ASUS Desktop PC 79 Ensure that you in preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Turn on your Desktop PC. 4. Connect the...
... boot device. Method 1: Preloading/installing via ODD and USB device 1. Insert the ASUS support DVD into the ODD of your Desktop PC and press [F8] during the Windows® 7 installation. ASUS Desktop PC 79 Ensure that you in preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Turn on your Desktop PC. 4. Connect the...
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The USB 2.0/3.0 driver loads automatically during the installation startup. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation file. 80 Ensure that you have the following: • ASUS Support DVD (included with your Desktop PC package) • 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 ...
The USB 2.0/3.0 driver loads automatically during the installation startup. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a modified Windows® 7 installation file. 80 Ensure that you have the following: • ASUS Support DVD (included with your Desktop PC package) • 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 ...
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... Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. In your language, then click Next. 3. From dropdown list, 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... Windows® 7 installation. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and restarts. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish. The USB 2.0/3.0 driver is loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to set up your password, then click Next.
... Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. In your language, then click Next. 3. From dropdown list, 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... Windows® 7 installation. Click Next. The system loads the new settings and restarts. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish. The USB 2.0/3.0 driver is loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to set up your password, then click Next.
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... Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. The system recovery partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using...
... Recovery DVD: 1. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. The system recovery partition is created at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using...
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will be unusable. ASUS Desktop PC 93 Select OK to complete the recovery process. ENGLISH 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your hard drive.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to do so, during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your important data before the system recovery. 5. Restoring will be unusable. ASUS Desktop PC 93 Select OK to complete the recovery process. ENGLISH 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to back up all your hard drive.