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..., unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY...
..., unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY...
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... device 25 Connecting microphone and speakers 26 Changing to the external audio output 29 Connecting multiple external displays 30 Connecting an HDTV...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...43 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...
... device 25 Connecting microphone and speakers 26 Changing to the external audio output 29 Connecting multiple external displays 30 Connecting an HDTV...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...43 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...
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... technician for compliance could void the user's authority to radio communications. Please go to the manufacturer's instructions. 5 Operation is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of used batteries according to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting...
... technician for compliance could void the user's authority to radio communications. Please go to the manufacturer's instructions. 5 Operation is subject to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of used batteries according to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting...
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... conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. CDRH Regulations The Center for the country listed below: UK Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING! WARNING! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in compliance with...
... conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. CDRH Regulations The Center for the country listed below: UK Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING! WARNING! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in compliance with...
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... avoid possible booting up failure. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in the slots next to the CPU (B1&B2). These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • E nsure that your area. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose...
... avoid possible booting up failure. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in the slots next to the CPU (B1&B2). These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • E nsure that your area. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose...
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....energystar.gov for product and software updates. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at https://www.asus.com/support/contact for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. *Note: Energy Star is enabled by hand, and replace hard disc drive and optical disc drive easily. You can disassemble the chassis by removing knurled thumb screws by default. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the original state. ENERGY...
....energystar.gov for product and software updates. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at https://www.asus.com/support/contact for detail information on the ENERGY STAR joint program. *Note: Energy Star is enabled by hand, and replace hard disc drive and optical disc drive easily. You can disassemble the chassis by removing knurled thumb screws by default. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the original state. ENERGY...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 13 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 (Optional) Mouse x1 (Optional) Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) ASUS mouse pad x 1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 13 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 (Optional) Mouse x1 (Optional) Power cord x1 Support DVD x1 Installation Guide Recovery DVD x1 (Optional) ASUS mouse pad x 1 (Optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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... slot. 9. Press this button to a headphone or speaker. 4. Headphone port. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports connect to indicate the status of the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® ports is on your computer. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Type-C® port connects to eject the optical disk drive tray. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started IC smart card & SD card reader (optional). Press this bay. 10. The LED lights up or blinks to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse...
... slot. 9. Press this button to a headphone or speaker. 4. Headphone port. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports connect to indicate the status of the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® ports is on your computer. The Universal Serial Bus 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Type-C® port connects to eject the optical disk drive tray. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started IC smart card & SD card reader (optional). Press this bay. 10. The LED lights up or blinks to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse...
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Power connector. Expansion slot brackets. Serial ports (optional). Always provide proper ventilation for pointing devices or other devices. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. 13. ENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker ...
Power connector. Expansion slot brackets. Serial ports (optional). Always provide proper ventilation for pointing devices or other devices. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. 13. ENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker ...
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... with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to Connecting multiple external display in the BIOS. Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer, refer to your computer. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your monitor to a display on the rear panel of this guide for details. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such...
... with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to Connecting multiple external display in the BIOS. Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer, refer to your computer. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your monitor to a display on the rear panel of this guide for details. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such...
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ASUS Desktop PC 29 To change to the rear Line Out port. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up. Tick Line In, then click OK. For the location of the rear Line Out port, refer to the section Getting to know your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to ensure a clear audio quality. ENGLISH Changing to the external audio output When you connect an external audio device to your computer. 2. Tick Front Speaker Out, then...
ASUS Desktop PC 29 To change to the rear Line Out port. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up. Tick Line In, then click OK. For the location of the rear Line Out port, refer to the section Getting to know your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to ensure a clear audio quality. ENGLISH Changing to the external audio output When you connect an external audio device to your computer. 2. Tick Front Speaker Out, then...
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... displays: 1. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. For some graphics cards, only the monitor that is set to your displays. To set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for your computer. 3. The dual display function works only under Windows. 30 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer. 2. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI®, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. Turn on how to connect a monitor...
... displays: 1. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. For some graphics cards, only the monitor that is set to your displays. To set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for your computer. 3. The dual display function works only under Windows. 30 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer. 2. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI®, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. Turn on how to connect a monitor...
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... turn it on your computer chassis for the best wireless performance. ASUS Desktop PC 45 ENGLISH Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel...
... turn it on your computer chassis for the best wireless performance. ASUS Desktop PC 45 ENGLISH Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel...
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... the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are used to turn the LED off . Press the Number Lock key to input numbers only. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is off if you connect your monitor to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that came with your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver...
... the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are used to turn the LED off . Press the Number Lock key to input numbers only. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is off if you connect your monitor to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that came with your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver...
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I want to restore or undo changes 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 your files, and click Get started. ? To change the screen resolution: • From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the menu ASUS Desktop PC 47 Adjust the screen resolution to an electrical source and turned on...
I want to restore or undo changes 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 your files, and click Get started. ? To change the screen resolution: • From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the menu ASUS Desktop PC 47 Adjust the screen resolution to an electrical source and turned on...
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... (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer is turned on. ensure that your computer. Your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 48 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port...
... (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer is turned on. ensure that your computer. Your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 48 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port...
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... port. Action Connect the LAN cable to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer is set to a router or hub. Contact your computer. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct LAN settings. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS Desktop...
... port. Action Connect the LAN cable to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer is set to a router or hub. Contact your computer. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct LAN settings. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS Desktop...
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... and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Move your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. The system often hangs or freezes. Memory module problems There is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with better air flow. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 50 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Incompatible softwares are running. Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive...
... and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Move your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. The system often hangs or freezes. Memory module problems There is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with better air flow. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 50 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Incompatible softwares are running. Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive...
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... computer. ASUS Desktop PC 51 Visit the ASUS Support site at https:// www.asus.com/support to the latest version. The fan runs on its default settings. The system temperature is working ventilation for the service center information. Restore the BIOS to your computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The BIOS settings have been changed. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the...
... computer. ASUS Desktop PC 51 Visit the ASUS Support site at https:// www.asus.com/support to the latest version. The fan runs on its default settings. The system temperature is working ventilation for the service center information. Restore the BIOS to your computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The BIOS settings have been changed. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the...
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... Shut Down Windows. down . • Press to do a normal shutdown. Select Sleep from the drop- Select a device from the list to wired networks You can turn off your computer turns off You can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your computer to put your computer to Sleep mode in setting up your computer with the device. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP...
... Shut Down Windows. down . • Press to do a normal shutdown. Select Sleep from the drop- Select a device from the list to wired networks You can turn off your computer turns off You can also connect to wired networks, such as local area networks and broadband Internet connection, using your computer to put your computer to Sleep mode in setting up your computer with the device. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP...