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Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. ASUS G10AJ 11 The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC!
Thank you for reference only. Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. ASUS G10AJ 11 The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC!
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ENGLISH Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Slide this bay. Expansion bay. Insert a Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard card into this slot. ASUS G10AJ 13 CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. There is an optical disk drive in this button to display the I /O front cover. Allows you to install ...
ENGLISH Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. Slide this bay. Expansion bay. Insert a Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard card into this slot. ASUS G10AJ 13 CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. There is an optical disk drive in this button to display the I /O front cover. Allows you to install ...
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... Card may vary with different models. Hazardous moving parts. Expansion slot brackets. The display output ports on selected models only). ASUS G10AJ 15 These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or speaker. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to USB... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Wireless antenna jack (Optional). Replacing fan components should be attempted by ASUS Audio Wizard. ASUS Graphics Card (on this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2.1-channel Line In...
... Card may vary with different models. Hazardous moving parts. Expansion slot brackets. The display output ports on selected models only). ASUS G10AJ 15 These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or speaker. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to USB... Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Wireless antenna jack (Optional). Replacing fan components should be attempted by ASUS Audio Wizard. ASUS Graphics Card (on this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2.1-channel Line In...
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... power cord, to a power source. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Plug the monitor to your monitor to a display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS G10AJ 17 Connect a monitor to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. The display output ports on selected models only) Connect...
... power cord, to a power source. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. Plug the monitor to your monitor to a display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS G10AJ 17 Connect a monitor to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. The display output ports on selected models only) Connect...
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ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` Connect your computer and the other end to the USB 2.0 ports. ASUS G10AJ 19 Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your USB keyboard and USB mouse to a power source.
ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` Connect your computer and the other end to the USB 2.0 ports. ASUS G10AJ 19 Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your USB keyboard and USB mouse to a power source.
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ASUS G10AJ 21 The USB ports allow you to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this guide. Front panel Rear panel For details, refer to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer.
ASUS G10AJ 21 The USB ports allow you to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this guide. Front panel Rear panel For details, refer to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on both the front and rear panels. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer.
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ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS G10AJ 23
ENGLISH LINE OUT Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers LINE OUT ASUS G10AJ 23
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... dual display function works only under Windows. 3. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your computer. 4. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. ASUS G10AJ 25 For details, refer to the section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can use the additional...
... dual display function works only under Windows. 3. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your computer. 4. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. ASUS G10AJ 25 For details, refer to the section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can use the additional...
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... from using your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. ASUS G10AJ 27 This section provides you with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. • Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and...
... from using your Desktop PC. ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. ASUS G10AJ 27 This section provides you with your eye level so that your eyes look slightly downward. • Keep the mouse close to the keyboard, and...
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... the tray: • Press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS G10AJ 29 While the system is NOT enabled in your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the...
... the tray: • Press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS G10AJ 29 While the system is NOT enabled in your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the...
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... on the DSL/cable modem and your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Modem RJ-45 cable 3. ASUS G10AJ 31 Refer to the documentation that came with your computer to a DSL/cable modem. Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem...
... on the DSL/cable modem and your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Modem RJ-45 cable 3. ASUS G10AJ 31 Refer to the documentation that came with your computer to a DSL/cable modem. Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem...
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... Card and place the antennas on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on . ? ASUS G10AJ 33 ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. Refer to turn ...
... Card and place the antennas on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on . ? ASUS G10AJ 33 ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. Refer to turn ...
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... with your computer's system settings without affecting my personal files or data. From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen. ASUS G10AJ 35 Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control...
... with your computer's system settings without affecting my personal files or data. From the Desktop Mode screen a) Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen. ASUS G10AJ 35 Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control...
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... that your computer. Your computer is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to on. ASUS G10AJ 37 Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is turned on. PSU (Power supply unit)... problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer is unplugged from the power outlet. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator...
... that your computer. Your computer is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to on. ASUS G10AJ 37 Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is turned on. PSU (Power supply unit)... problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer is unplugged from the power outlet. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator...
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... 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 the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer. Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or not... do not work . If one port failed, check if the port is connected to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • R eplace with better air flow. The system often hangs or freezes. ASUS G10AJ 39 Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to the...
... 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 the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer. Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or not... do not work . If one port failed, check if the port is connected to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • R eplace with better air flow. The system often hangs or freezes. ASUS G10AJ 39 Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to the...