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... Other keyboard shortcuts 30 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 31 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 31 Entering the BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 33 Connecting microphone and speakers 34 Connecting multiple external displays 37 Connecting an HDTV 39 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 41 Using the memory card reader 42 Using the optical drive 43 Using the keyboard (on selected models only 44 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 45...
... Other keyboard shortcuts 30 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 31 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 31 Entering the BIOS Setup 32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 33 Connecting microphone and speakers 34 Connecting multiple external displays 37 Connecting an HDTV 39 Chapter 4: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 41 Using the memory card reader 42 Using the optical drive 43 Using the keyboard (on selected models only 44 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 45...
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... at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by the party responsible for help. Replace only with Part 15 ...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 manufacturer's instructions. If this unit not expressly approved by the manufacturer. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card...
... at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by the party responsible for help. Replace only with Part 15 ...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 manufacturer's instructions. If this unit not expressly approved by the manufacturer. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card...
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...an optical disk drive in this slot. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Allows you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. USB 2.0 ports. Headphone port. Optical disk drive eject button. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this bay. Optical disk drive bay. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating...
...an optical disk drive in this slot. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Allows you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. USB 2.0 ports. Headphone port. Optical disk drive eject button. Insert a Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card into this bay. Optical disk drive bay. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating...
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... port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. Plug the power cord to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Power switch (on selected models only). DisplayPort. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to this connector. Rear panel ENGLISH Power connector. ASUS G10AC 13 This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply...
... port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. Plug the power cord to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Power switch (on selected models only). DisplayPort. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to this connector. Rear panel ENGLISH Power connector. ASUS G10AC 13 This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply...
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... NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the audio configuration table below for your USB 3.0 devices. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the side speakers in a 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects to...
... NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the audio configuration table below for your USB 3.0 devices. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the side speakers in a 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects to...
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... USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. This optional WLAN card allows your USB 3.0 devices. The display output ports on selected models only). VGA port. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. ASUS G10AC 15 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed...
... USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. This port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. This optional WLAN card allows your USB 3.0 devices. The display output ports on selected models only). VGA port. ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. ASUS G10AC 15 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed...
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... models. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Always provide proper ventilation for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. Connect a monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the chassis. Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power...
... models. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Always provide proper ventilation for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. Connect a monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the chassis. Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power...
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Plug the monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. ASUS G10AC 17 Hence, connect your computer. 2. ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to a power source. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details...
Plug the monitor to Connecting multiple external monitors in the BIOS. ASUS G10AC 17 Hence, connect your computer. 2. ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to a power source. • If your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 3 of your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this user manual for details...
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Press the power button on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. To turn on the power switch. 2. Power button 4. ASUS G10AC 19 Turn your computer. For details on your computer. Turn on your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3.
Press the power button on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the section Turning your Desktop PC OFF in Chapter 2. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. To turn on the power switch. 2. Power button 4. ASUS G10AC 19 Turn your computer. For details on your computer. Turn on your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 3.
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...; power connector. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on your Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you to turn your Desktop PC back on your Desktop PC is a series of a trained service personnel. ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic...
...; power connector. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on your Desktop PC. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. We strongly recommend that you to turn your Desktop PC back on your Desktop PC is a series of a trained service personnel. ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic...
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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 displays: 1. When a graphics card is set to the monitors. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. Setting up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to enlarge...
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 displays: 1. When a graphics card is set to the monitors. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. The dual display function works only under Windows. Setting up your computer section in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to enlarge...
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... Suite II main menu bar. Multiple system operating modes The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode through configuring the settings such as CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Launching and configuring EPU EPU...
... Suite II main menu bar. Multiple system operating modes The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Advanced settings for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode through configuring the settings such as CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Launching and configuring EPU EPU...
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.... Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. 2. MyLogo ASUS MyLogo allows you to: • Change the current BIOS boot logo of your motherboard • Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update this BIOS to your motherboard • Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file (But do not update this BIOS to your computer using the last two options, ensure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled...
.... Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. 2. MyLogo ASUS MyLogo allows you to: • Change the current BIOS boot logo of your motherboard • Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update this BIOS to your motherboard • Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file (But do not update this BIOS to your computer using the last two options, ensure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled...
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...; Connect the external antennas (optional) to use the arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is switched on . ? When the Number Lock LED is not responding. Refer to the section Turning your computer chassis for the wireless network you want to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Under Task Manager...
...; Connect the external antennas (optional) to use the arrow keys on the number key pad are not working. Check if the Number Lock LED is switched on . ? When the Number Lock LED is not responding. Refer to the section Turning your computer chassis for the wireless network you want to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Under Task Manager...
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... recovery option to restore or undo changes to the video output port on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on the monitor video connector is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for more troubleshooting information. ? If you connect...
... recovery option to restore or undo changes to the video output port on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are correct. No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on the monitor video connector is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for more troubleshooting information. ? If you connect...
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...��e�n�. ASUS G10AC 67 The picture on your speaker is displayed as . Adjust the screen resolution to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the section Working with Windows® apps. Do any of your monitor and your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers are working properly. ENGLISH ? When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings ? b) Right click anywhere...
...��e�n�. ASUS G10AC 67 The picture on your speaker is displayed as . Adjust the screen resolution to Pinning an app on the Start screen from the section Working with Windows® apps. Do any of your monitor and your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers are working properly. ENGLISH ? When the pop-up menu appears, click Personalize > Display > Change display settings ? b) Right click anywhere...
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.... Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on your computer is turned on the Start screen's thumbnail. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 68 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Right-click , then click Eject from the power outlet. ENGLISH ? The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is not connected to open the...
.... Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on your computer is turned on the Start screen's thumbnail. Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 68 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Right-click , then click Eject from the power outlet. ENGLISH ? The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is not connected to open the...
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...;re��c�o�n�n�e�c�t��th�e� speaker to the wrong port. Speaker or headphone does not work. Try using another LAN cable. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to multi-channel. Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Driver problems Action • ��R�e��fe�r��to�...
...;re��c�o�n�n�e�c�t��th�e� speaker to the wrong port. Speaker or headphone does not work. Try using another LAN cable. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to multi-channel. Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Driver problems Action • ��R�e��fe�r��to�...
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...65533;�o�ft�w��a�r�e��to� scan for viruses and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • ��R�e�p�l�a�c�e��w�i�th�...;r�d��d�is�k� drive to an area with better air flow. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for assistance. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs...
...65533;�o�ft�w��a�r�e��to� scan for viruses and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • ��R�e�p�l�a�c�e��w�i�th�...;r�d��d�is�k� drive to an area with better air flow. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for assistance. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is too slow The system often hangs...
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... ASUS Service Center for the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. If the problem still persists, refer to your computer is booting up. The fan runs on the computer. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. ASUS G10AC 71 The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Ensure that you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus...
... ASUS Service Center for the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. If the problem still persists, refer to your computer is booting up. The fan runs on the computer. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. ASUS G10AC 71 The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Ensure that you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus...