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... computer...17 Turning your computer ON/OFF 20 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV...26 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting for the...
... computer...17 Turning your computer ON/OFF 20 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV...26 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting for the...
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... and Support 50 Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time...51 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...51 Using the Windows® UI...52 Working with Windows® apps...55 Other keyboard shortcuts...60 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...61 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 61 Entering the BIOS Setup...62 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 63 Configuring the screen resolution settings 64 Configuring the Internet connection settings 65 Recovering your system...74 ASUS contact information ASUS...
... and Support 50 Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time...51 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...51 Using the Windows® UI...52 Working with Windows® apps...55 Other keyboard shortcuts...60 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...61 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 61 Entering the BIOS Setup...62 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 63 Configuring the screen resolution settings 64 Configuring the Internet connection settings 65 Recovering your system...74 ASUS contact information ASUS...
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... a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. The use of shielded cables for help. Replace only with Part 15 of...
... a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. The use of shielded cables for help. Replace only with Part 15 of...
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... it by qualified service personnel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in fire. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. Hazardous moving parts. 8 Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from any...
... it by qualified service personnel. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in fire. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your area. Hazardous moving parts. 8 Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from any...
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... complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. Refer to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the following folder in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 9 Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure...
... complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. Refer to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the following folder in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 9 Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure...
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... port connects to enhance wireless signal reception. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Refer to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before servicing product. ENGLISH USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to the rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out port (lime). Supported by qualified service personnel. Line In port (light...
... port connects to enhance wireless signal reception. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Refer to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before servicing product. ENGLISH USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to the rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out port (lime). Supported by qualified service personnel. Line In port (light...
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... 1: Getting started This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. These vents allow air ventilation. Air vents. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity...
... 1: Getting started This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. These vents allow air ventilation. Air vents. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity...
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Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS G10AJ 17 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to a power source. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connect a monitor to your computer. 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 a display ...
Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS G10AJ 17 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to a power source. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Connect a monitor to your computer. 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 a display ...
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... external display in the BIOS. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to the onboard display output port. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your monitor to your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this user guide...
... external display in the BIOS. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to the onboard display output port. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your monitor to your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this user guide...
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... Screen Resolution settings. Turn off your Windows desktop. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on your computer section in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS G10AJ 25 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors...
... Screen Resolution settings. Turn off your Windows desktop. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on your computer section in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS G10AJ 25 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to connect multiple external displays. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors...
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... bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor for it. Check if the Number Lock LED is broken or malfunctions. 34 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is on, the keys on the number key pad are powered on the monitor video connector is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that the both monitors are used to test if the USB storage device...
... bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor for it. Check if the Number Lock LED is broken or malfunctions. 34 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is on, the keys on the number key pad are powered on the monitor video connector is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that the both monitors are used to test if the USB storage device...
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... the volume. • Connect your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start Screen's thumbnail. From the popup menu, click File Explorer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if...
... the volume. • Connect your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start Screen's thumbnail. From the popup menu, click File Explorer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if...
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... connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that your computer is unplugged from the power outlet. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power...
... connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that your computer is unplugged from the power outlet. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power...
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.... LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on your computer. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. 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 your computer. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is...
.... LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on your computer. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. 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 your computer. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is...
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... port. ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is set to multi-channel. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • R eplace with compatible memory modules. • R emove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer. Hard disk drive failure...
... port. ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is set to multi-channel. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • R eplace with compatible memory modules. • R emove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer. Hard disk drive failure...
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... are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The CPU fan has been replaced. in use. The system temperature is powering on. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to clean the inner space of the chassis. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for the service center information. 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Old BIOS...
... are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The CPU fan has been replaced. in use. The system temperature is powering on. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to clean the inner space of the chassis. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for the service center information. 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. Old BIOS...
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... now start using your password, then click Next. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. The system loads the new settings and restarts. From dropdown list, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. Key in the necessary information to set up a user account and password in configuring the basic settings of screens...
... now start using your password, then click Next. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. The system loads the new settings and restarts. From dropdown list, select your Country or region, Time and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. Key in the necessary information to set up a user account and password in configuring the basic settings of screens...
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Key in Windows® 7 platform. When done, click Create password. Click Next. 4. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your location. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in your computer...
Key in Windows® 7 platform. When done, click Create password. Click Next. 4. To launch Windows® Help and Support, click > Help and Support. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your location. To activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in your computer...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC's software to be labeled as network settings). Your Desktop PC needs to its original working state. ENGLISH Recovering your system Windows® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC. Before using the system recovery partition, copy your Desktop PC at the factory. Take your Desktop...
... updated drivers and utilities. Select OK to start to complete the recovery process. Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC's software to be labeled as network settings). Your Desktop PC needs to its original working state. ENGLISH Recovering your system Windows® 7 Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC. Before using the system recovery partition, copy your Desktop PC at the factory. Take your Desktop...
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... recovery inside Windows® 8.1. In case your operating system fails, use the bundled recovery DVD to its factory default settings. ENGLISH 4. Refer to avoid losing important files. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Click Next. 5. Back up all your PC. 4. Ensure to back up all your operating system to the Removing everything and reinstalling Windows section for updated drivers and utilities. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Select Only the drive...
... recovery inside Windows® 8.1. In case your operating system fails, use the bundled recovery DVD to its factory default settings. ENGLISH 4. Refer to avoid losing important files. Select OK to complete the recovery process. Click Next. 5. Back up all your PC. 4. Ensure to back up all your operating system to the Removing everything and reinstalling Windows section for updated drivers and utilities. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Select Only the drive...
