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... appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"...
... appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"...
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... 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive...26 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...27 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 31 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix: Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...43 Using the Windows® 10 UI...44 Keyboard shortcuts...48 ASUS contact information ASUS...
... 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive...26 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...27 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 31 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix: Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...43 Using the Windows® 10 UI...44 Keyboard shortcuts...48 ASUS contact information ASUS...
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Operation is incorrectly replaced. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for protecting our environment. Replace only with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the manufacturer. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that may cause undesired operation. Lithium Battery Warning...
Operation is incorrectly replaced. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for protecting our environment. Replace only with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the manufacturer. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that may cause undesired operation. Lithium Battery Warning...
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...Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING! Simplified EU Declaration of the U.S. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. The Wi-Fi operating... is mandatory for assistance. To prevent exposure to the optical drive's laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. WARNING! hereby declares that this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/.
...Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING! Simplified EU Declaration of the U.S. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. The Wi-Fi operating... is mandatory for assistance. To prevent exposure to the optical drive's laser, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. WARNING! hereby declares that this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/.
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... work surfaces. Hazardous moving parts. 9 DO NOT short circuit the contacts. If you are not sure about the voltage of warm water then remove any moving parts. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before servicing product. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in your local power company. • If the power supply is set...
... work surfaces. Hazardous moving parts. 9 DO NOT short circuit the contacts. If you are not sure about the voltage of warm water then remove any moving parts. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before servicing product. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in your local power company. • If the power supply is set...
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... recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to a microphone. LED Lighting Effect. These ports connect to a headphone or speaker. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. This port connects to USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Front ENGLISH Power button. There is an optical disk drive in ASUS Command, this bay. Customizable via the lighting control in this LED lighting effect shows through the pattern. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port (Type-C). Optical disk drive bay. Microphone...
... recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to a microphone. LED Lighting Effect. These ports connect to a headphone or speaker. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. This port connects to USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Front ENGLISH Power button. There is an optical disk drive in ASUS Command, this bay. Customizable via the lighting control in this LED lighting effect shows through the pattern. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port (Type-C). Optical disk drive bay. Microphone...
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Rear ENGLISH USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type A) ports. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status OFF ORANGE Orange (Blinking) Orange (Blinking then steady) Speed LED Description Status No link OFF Linked ORANGE Data activity GREEN Ready to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to wake up from S5 mode Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection - USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better...
Rear ENGLISH USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type A) ports. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status OFF ORANGE Orange (Blinking) Orange (Blinking then steady) Speed LED Description Status No link OFF Linked ORANGE Data activity GREEN Ready to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port allows Gigabit connection to wake up from S5 mode Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection - USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better...
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This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Otherwise, your PC might not be working properly. The display output ports on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with correct power ratings listed in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Line Out port (lime). Line In port (light blue). Please use a power adapter with different models. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In...
This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Otherwise, your PC might not be working properly. The display output ports on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with correct power ratings listed in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Line Out port (lime). Line In port (light blue). Please use a power adapter with different models. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Lime (Front panel) Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In...
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... vents on the rear panel of the discrete graphic card. 2. This port allows you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the graphic output port of your monitor to the USB ports on the chassis. Connecting an external monitor To connect an external monitor: 1. Connect your computer. ` ASUS G21CX 17 ENGLISH Optical S/PDIF out port. Setting up your computer This section guides you to connect your computer...
... vents on the rear panel of the discrete graphic card. 2. This port allows you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer. Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the graphic output port of your monitor to the USB ports on the chassis. Connecting an external monitor To connect an external monitor: 1. Connect your computer. ` ASUS G21CX 17 ENGLISH Optical S/PDIF out port. Setting up your computer This section guides you to connect your computer...
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... displays. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. Refer to your computer. 4. Configure the settings for details on the ASUS Graphics Card may come with different models. The display output ports on how to connect a monitor to Setting up multiple displays: 1. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn off your computer and connect the power...
... displays. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. Refer to your computer. 4. Configure the settings for details on the ASUS Graphics Card may come with different models. The display output ports on how to connect a monitor to Setting up multiple displays: 1. The dual display function works only under Windows. Turn off your computer and connect the power...
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..., right-click , then click Open Network and Sharing Center. Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 4. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. 5. ASUS G21CX 29 From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 3. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. b) From the Start menu, click Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Network and Sharing...
..., right-click , then click Open Network and Sharing Center. Continue to the next steps if you are using PPPoE connection. Right-click on your LAN and select Properties. 4. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/ IPv4) and click Properties. 5. ASUS G21CX 29 From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 3. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. b) From the Start menu, click Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Network and Sharing...
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... hold the Power button on the top of your computer ON in Chapter 1. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on . ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the section Turning your computer chassis for the wireless network you might...
... hold the Power button on the top of your computer ON in Chapter 1. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on . ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the section Turning your computer chassis for the wireless network you might...
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If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that the both monitors are powered on the number key pad are used to test if the USB storage device is bent. Press the Number Lock key to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is broken or...
If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that the both monitors are powered on the number key pad are used to test if the USB storage device is bent. Press the Number Lock key to a video output port on the discrete graphics card. • Check if any of the pins on the monitor video connector is broken or...
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.... • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is scratched or damaged. ? ENGLISH ? You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the menu ASUS G21CX 35 To use Windows® 10 Refresh your PC without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to fit your personal...
.... • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with non-standard size or shape. • Check if the disc is scratched or damaged. ? ENGLISH ? You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the menu ASUS G21CX 35 To use Windows® 10 Refresh your PC without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to fit your personal...
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... (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Your computer is turned 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 the discrete VGA port. Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The...
... (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Your computer is turned 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 the discrete VGA port. Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The...
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... connected to multi-channel. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. If not, try another speaker or not work. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. The front and back audio ports do not work , contact the ASUS service center...
... connected to multi-channel. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. If not, try another speaker or not work. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. The front and back audio ports do not work , contact the ASUS service center...
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... your computer. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. Computer virus attack Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for your computer to ASUS Service Center for assistance. Incompatible softwares are running. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to an area with a new hard disk drive.
... your computer. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for viruses and repair your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. Computer virus attack Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for your computer to ASUS Service Center for assistance. Incompatible softwares are running. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to an area with a new hard disk drive.
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.... The BIOS settings have been changed. Old BIOS version Action It is booting up. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for assistance. Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is powering on...
.... The BIOS settings have been changed. Old BIOS version Action It is booting up. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for assistance. Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is powering on...
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... use on your desktop PC. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Get online • Settings • Your account 5. To 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. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. ENGLISH Starting...
... use on your desktop PC. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Get online • Settings • Your account 5. To 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. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. ENGLISH Starting...
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... Remove everything and reinstall options in your PC to use this option, click Get started. 3. Back up all your screen. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in PC Settings. ASUS Desktop PC 49 From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen. This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Opens the Narrator Settings. Follow the onscreen instructions...
... Remove everything and reinstall options in your PC to use this option, click Get started. 3. Back up all your screen. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in PC Settings. ASUS Desktop PC 49 From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen. This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Opens the Narrator Settings. Follow the onscreen instructions...
