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... SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair...
... SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair...
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... to the external audio output 30 Connecting multiple external displays 31 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 33 Using the memory card reader (Optional 34 Using the optical drive (on selected models only 35 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 36 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 37 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...39 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager...45 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...55 Appendix Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the...
... to the external audio output 30 Connecting multiple external displays 31 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 33 Using the memory card reader (Optional 34 Using the optical drive (on selected models only 35 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 36 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 37 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...39 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager...45 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...55 Appendix Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the...
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... the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for protecting our environment. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to the highest standards for help. We believe in different regions. Operation is...
... the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for protecting our environment. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to the highest standards for help. We believe in different regions. Operation is...
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... device is mandatory for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. To prevent exposure to the optical drive's laser, do not attempt to indoor use for countries listed in hazardous radiation exposure. 8 The Wi-Fi operating in the United States. CDRH Regulations The Center for products marketed in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to disassemble or repair the optical drive...
... device is mandatory for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. To prevent exposure to the optical drive's laser, do not attempt to indoor use for countries listed in hazardous radiation exposure. 8 The Wi-Fi operating in the United States. CDRH Regulations The Center for products marketed in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to disassemble or repair the optical drive...
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... disassemble the battery. • Use this product in your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 5˚C (41˚F) and 40˚C (104˚F). • DO NOT cover the vents on Freedos and Linux-based products. Contact a qualified service technician or your computer, click the mouse...
... disassemble the battery. • Use this product in your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not shove any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 5˚C (41˚F) and 40˚C (104˚F). • DO NOT cover the vents on Freedos and Linux-based products. Contact a qualified service technician or your computer, click the mouse...
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... bay. Optical disk drive eject button (optional). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to eject the optical disk drive tray. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Flashing: The HDD is ready. Press this button to turn on your USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your computer. Microphone port. ASUS Desktop PC 15 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports...
... bay. Optical disk drive eject button (optional). These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to eject the optical disk drive tray. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. Flashing: The HDD is ready. Press this button to turn on your USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for 3.5 inch hard disk drives / memory card readers. 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for your computer. Microphone port. ASUS Desktop PC 15 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports...
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...; lock slot. These ports are for the function of this connector. The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to a microphone. HDMI™ port. PS/2 mouse port (green). Power connector. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or speaker. The display output ports on selected models only). ENGLISH ASUS Graphics Card (on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. DisplayPort. This port connects to be secured using Kensington® compatible PC security cables.
...; lock slot. These ports are for the function of this connector. The Kensington® lock slot allows the PC to a microphone. HDMI™ port. PS/2 mouse port (green). Power connector. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or speaker. The display output ports on selected models only). ENGLISH ASUS Graphics Card (on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. DisplayPort. This port connects to be secured using Kensington® compatible PC security cables.
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...-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started VGA port. Serial port (optional). DO NOT block the air vents 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 LED SPEED LED LAN port Parallel port (optional). Expansion slot brackets. LAN (RJ-45) port...
...-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started VGA port. Serial port (optional). DO NOT block the air vents 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 LED SPEED LED LAN port Parallel port (optional). Expansion slot brackets. LAN (RJ-45) port...
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To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. 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 monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. D641MD / D6412SFF / S641MD / M641MD ASUS Desktop PC 19 Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on ...
To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. 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 monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. D641MD / D6412SFF / S641MD / M641MD ASUS Desktop PC 19 Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on ...
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... display device in Chapter 2 of this guide for details. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. D641MD / D6412SFF / S641MD / M641MD D641SC / D6414SFF / S641SC / M641SC • If your monitor to your computer. 2. Connect a monitor to the VGA/HDMI™/DP port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to the onboard display output port. ASUS Desktop PC 21 Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer, refer to a power...
... display device in Chapter 2 of this guide for details. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. D641MD / D6412SFF / S641MD / M641MD D641SC / D6414SFF / S641SC / M641SC • If your monitor to your computer. 2. Connect a monitor to the VGA/HDMI™/DP port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to the onboard display output port. ASUS Desktop PC 21 Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer, refer to a power...
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... from the external audio device. The Audio Manager screenshots above are for reference only. 30 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to the rear Line Out port. ENGLISH Changing to the external audio output When you connect an external audio device to your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to the external audio output: 1. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up. Tick Line In, then click OK. To change to ensure a clear audio quality. Connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker to...
... from the external audio device. The Audio Manager screenshots above are for reference only. 30 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to the rear Line Out port. ENGLISH Changing to the external audio output When you connect an external audio device to your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to the external audio output: 1. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up. Tick Line In, then click OK. To change to ensure a clear audio quality. Connect an external audio device such as earphone or speaker to...
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... displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your Windows desktop. Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your computer. D641MD / D6412SFF / S641MD / M641MD D641SC / D6414SFF / S641SC / M641SC ASUS Desktop PC 31 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI™, or DVI ports...
... displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your Windows desktop. Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Connect the two monitors to your computer. D641MD / D6412SFF / S641MD / M641MD D641SC / D6414SFF / S641SC / M641SC ASUS Desktop PC 31 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI™, or DVI ports...
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... BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Configuration > USB Single Port Control. 3. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB ports from the BIOS Setup. To disable or enable the front and rear USB ports: 1. Press to save the changes made. Press to Chapter 1 for the location of the USB ports. 36 Chapter 3: Using your computer Refer to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. Select the USB port...
... BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Configuration > USB Single Port Control. 3. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB ports from the BIOS Setup. To disable or enable the front and rear USB ports: 1. Press to save the changes made. Press to Chapter 1 for the location of the USB ports. 36 Chapter 3: Using your computer Refer to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. Select the USB port...
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... Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS You can set a password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. To set a password in the BIOS Setup to open the HDD Password screen. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. 6. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 5. Press to create/confirm the password. Select the Set User Password item and press . 4. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to access the HDD. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password...
... Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS You can set a password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. To set a password in the BIOS Setup to open the HDD Password screen. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. 6. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in a new password, then press . 5. Press to create/confirm the password. Select the Set User Password item and press . 4. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to access the HDD. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password...
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... graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. ? Wait for it. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that the both monitors are powered on the number key pad are not working. When the Number Lock LED is bent. When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that you connect your USB storage device to your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver...
... graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. ? Wait for it. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that the both monitors are powered on the number key pad are not working. When the Number Lock LED is bent. When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that you connect your USB storage device to your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver...
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... you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the HDTV is distorted. • It is connected to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu, select Refresh your PC without affecting my personal files or data. From the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is...
... you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the HDTV is distorted. • It is connected to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu, select Refresh your PC without affecting my personal files or data. From the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is...
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... not turned Press the power key on the front panel to on your computer. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 58 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to another PSU on . 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...
... not turned Press the power key on the front panel to on your computer. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 58 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to another PSU on . 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...
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... using another LAN cable. ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is on. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Contact your computer. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS Desktop PC 59 If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Action Connect the LAN cable to multi-channel. headphone. Close the anti-virus software. If one port failed, check if the port is not properly connected to your computer's User Guide for the correct LAN settings...
... using another LAN cable. ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is on. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Contact your computer. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS Desktop PC 59 If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Action Connect the LAN cable to multi-channel. headphone. Close the anti-virus software. If one port failed, check if the port is not properly connected to your computer's User Guide for the correct LAN settings...
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.... • Use an anti-virus software to an area with a new hard disk drive. Memory module problems There is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • 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. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 60 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ENGLISH System Problem System speed is...
.... • Use an anti-virus software to an area with a new hard disk drive. Memory module problems There is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • 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. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 60 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ENGLISH System Problem System speed is...
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... an area with good air flow. The fan runs on its default settings. Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. in use. Possible Cause Your computer is powering on the computer. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. The CPU fan has been replaced.
... an area with good air flow. The fan runs on its default settings. Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. in use. Possible Cause Your computer is powering on the computer. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. The CPU fan has been replaced.