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... AND 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. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners...
... AND 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. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners...
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......17 Turning your computer ON...19 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 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...29 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...35 Appendix Using Windows® 10 Starting for the first time...43 Using the Windows®...
......17 Turning your computer ON...19 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 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...29 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...35 Appendix Using Windows® 10 Starting for the first time...43 Using the Windows®...
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... been tested and found to comply with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Operation is incorrectly replaced. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device...
... been tested and found to comply with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Operation is incorrectly replaced. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that interference will not occur in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device...
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... U.S. To prevent exposure to the optical drive's laser, do not attempt to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. hereby declares that this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. Full text of EU declaration of...
... U.S. To prevent exposure to the optical drive's laser, do not attempt to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. hereby declares that this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. Full text of EU declaration of...
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... power supply is applied to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Hazardous moving parts. 9 Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are located. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. DO NOT disassemble the battery...
... power supply is applied to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Hazardous moving parts. 9 Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are located. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. DO NOT disassemble the battery...
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Package contents Desktop PC G10DK Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 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. 11
Package contents Desktop PC G10DK Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 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. 11
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... support Support VGA port. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. Rear ENGLISH PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to CRT and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. DVI-D port. Vermeer Ryzen CPU - This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and is not compatible with DVI-I. • The on-board DVI-D and VGA ports only work...
... support Support VGA port. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard/mouse. Rear ENGLISH PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to CRT and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. DVI-D port. Vermeer Ryzen CPU - This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and is not compatible with DVI-I. • The on-board DVI-D and VGA ports only work...
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... Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out Power connector. This port allows Gigabit connection to this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ENGLISH USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for your computer. In a 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). DO NOT block the air vents on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. LAN port LED...
... Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out Power connector. This port allows Gigabit connection to this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ENGLISH USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for your computer. In a 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). DO NOT block the air vents on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. LAN port LED...
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...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 ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connect a monitor to a power source. ASUS G10DK 17 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card...
...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 ASUS Graphics Card. 2. Connect a monitor to a power source. ASUS G10DK 17 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. The display output ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card...
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Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2. To turn on your computer ON: 1. Turn your computer. ASUS G10DK 19 Power button 3. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn your computer.
Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Press the power button on your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2. To turn on your computer ON: 1. Turn your computer. ASUS G10DK 19 Power button 3. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn your computer.
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... connect multiple external displays. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for your displays. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your computer and connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to enlarge your computer. 2. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn off your Windows desktop. ASUS G10DK 25 Turn...
... connect multiple external displays. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for your displays. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your computer and connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to enlarge your computer. 2. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn off your Windows desktop. ASUS G10DK 25 Turn...
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... the keyboard is switched on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Refer to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on . ? Select the program that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on . I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. ASUS G10DK 35 ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
... the keyboard is switched on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Refer to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on . ? Select the program that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on . I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. ASUS G10DK 35 ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
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... monitor connected to test if the USB storage device is installed on the number key pad are correct. ? The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is broken or malfunctions. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The arrow keys on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected. • Connect your USB storage device to another computer to the VGA port...
... monitor connected to test if the USB storage device is installed on the number key pad are correct. ? The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is broken or malfunctions. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The arrow keys on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected. • Connect your USB storage device to another computer to the VGA port...
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... or shape. • Check if the disc is not responding. 1. You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu, select Refresh your PC without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the menu ASUS G10DK 37 From the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. To use Windows® 10 Refresh your PC without...
... or shape. • Check if the disc is not responding. 1. You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu, select Refresh your PC without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the menu ASUS G10DK 37 From the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. To use Windows® 10 Refresh your PC without...
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... from the power outlet. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to 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 the signal cable to your computer's power voltage switch to the discrete VGA port. Your...
... from the power outlet. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to 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 the signal cable to your computer's power voltage switch to the discrete VGA port. Your...
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... audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS G10DK 39 ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is on. If not, try another speaker or not work . Action Connect the LAN cable to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is not properly connected to your computer. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Speaker or headphone does Try using another LAN cable. Close the anti-virus software. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem...
... audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver ASUS G10DK 39 ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is on. If not, try another speaker or not work . Action Connect the LAN cable to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is not properly connected to your computer. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Speaker or headphone does Try using another LAN cable. Close the anti-virus software. Reinstall the LAN driver Audio Problem...
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...; Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with better air flow. The system often hangs or freezes. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Move your computer to scan for viruses and repair your computer. Incompatible softwares...
...; Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Hard disk drive failure • Send the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with better air flow. The system often hangs or freezes. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Move your computer to scan for viruses and repair your computer. Incompatible softwares...
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... ASUS Support site at https://www.asus.com/support for the computer. The system temperature is booting up. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. The fan runs on its default settings. The fan slows down after turning on . Old BIOS version Action It is powering on the computer. Possible Cause Your computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. ASUS G10DK...
... ASUS Support site at https://www.asus.com/support for the computer. The system temperature is booting up. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. The fan runs on its default settings. The fan slows down after turning on . Old BIOS version Action It is powering on the computer. Possible Cause Your computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. ASUS G10DK...
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... Using Windows® 10 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system. From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you want to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Get online • Settings • Your account 5. ASUS G10DK...
... Using Windows® 10 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system. From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you want to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Get online • Settings • Your account 5. ASUS G10DK...
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... Windows option. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen. Opens the Narrator Settings. This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Zooms out your PC to use this option. Refer to the steps below to its original factory settings can be done using this option. Under this option, click Get started. 3. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... Windows option. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen. Opens the Narrator Settings. This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Zooms out your PC to use this option. Refer to the steps below to its original factory settings can be done using this option. Under this option, click Get started. 3. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions...