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...21 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Connecting multiple external displays 27 Connecting an HDTV...28 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Using the optical drive...31 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...33 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 35 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting for the...
...21 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Connecting multiple external displays 27 Connecting an HDTV...28 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 29 Using the memory card reader 30 Using the optical drive...31 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...33 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 35 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting for the...
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... and Support 54 Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time...55 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...55 Using the Windows® UI...56 Working with Windows® apps...59 Other keyboard shortcuts...64 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...65 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 65 Entering the BIOS Setup...66 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 67 Configuring the screen resolution settings 68 Configuring the Internet connection settings 69 Recovering your system...78 ASUS contact information ASUS...
... and Support 54 Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time...55 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...55 Using the Windows® UI...56 Working with Windows® apps...59 Other keyboard shortcuts...64 Turning your Desktop PC OFF...65 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 65 Entering the BIOS Setup...66 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 67 Configuring the screen resolution settings 68 Configuring the Internet connection settings 69 Recovering your system...78 ASUS contact information ASUS...
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... undesired operation. If this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the monitor to an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. The use of shielded cables for connection of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference; Replace only with the same or equivalent type...
... undesired operation. If this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the monitor to an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. The use of shielded cables for connection of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference; Replace only with the same or equivalent type...
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..., disconnect the power cable from any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32˚F) and 40˚C (104˚F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. Hazardous moving parts. 9 Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged...
..., disconnect the power cable from any extra moisture with ambient temperatures between 0˚C (32˚F) and 40˚C (104˚F). • DO NOT cover the vents on the Desktop PC to dirty or dusty environments. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. Hazardous moving parts. 9 Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged...
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... User Guide is located in the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following symbols used in this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates...
... User Guide is located in the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following symbols used in this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates...
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Microphone port. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Insert a supported memory card into this bay. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started 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 a Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage...
Microphone port. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Insert a supported memory card into this bay. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started 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 a Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage...
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... 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 a Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to 115V. Use this connector. Setting the switch...
... 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 a Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to 115V. Use this connector. Setting the switch...
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... Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 16 Chapter 1: Getting started This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Front panel Headset...
... Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 16 Chapter 1: Getting started This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other audio sources. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Front panel Headset...
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... section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the HDMI port on the chassis. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. DO NOT block the air vents on the rear panel of your computer. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to your computer. 2. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 17 Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer. Plug the monitor...
... section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the HDMI port on the chassis. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. DO NOT block the air vents on the rear panel of your computer. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to your computer. 2. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 17 Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer. Plug the monitor...
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... dual display function works only under Windows. 3. 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 monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 25 Refer to your computer section in this guide. To set display modes. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to Setting up your computer. When a graphics card...
... dual display function works only under Windows. 3. 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 monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 25 Refer to your computer section in this guide. To set display modes. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in your computer, connect the monitors on how to connect a monitor to Setting up your computer. When a graphics card...
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... monitors are used to use the arrow keys on the number key pad. ? The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is detected. • Connect your USB storage device to another computer to the documentation that came with a discrete graphics card, ensure that your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. Wait for more troubleshooting information. ? The arrow keys on . • Ensure that you connect the monitors to the VGA port has display...
... monitors are used to use the arrow keys on the number key pad. ? The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is detected. • Connect your USB storage device to another computer to the documentation that came with a discrete graphics card, ensure that your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. Wait for more troubleshooting information. ? The arrow keys on . • Ensure that you connect the monitors to the VGA port has display...
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... menu. 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting On Windows® 8.1, hover your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? ENGLISH ? 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 your speak is not muted, click and drag the slider to open the Computer screen. 2. The DVD drive...
... menu. 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting On Windows® 8.1, hover your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? ENGLISH ? 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 your speak is not muted, click and drag the slider to open the Computer screen. 2. The DVD drive...
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... computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to your computer. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on...
... computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to your computer. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on...
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... LAN cable. Close the anti-virus software. Contact your computer. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is on your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Reinstall the LAN driver 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on . LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable...
... LAN cable. Close the anti-virus software. Contact your computer. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is on your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Reinstall the LAN driver 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on . LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable...
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... multi-channel. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to your computer's user manual for viruses and repair your computer. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. headphone. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 41 ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try...
... multi-channel. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to your computer's user manual for viruses and repair your computer. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. headphone. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 41 ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try...
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... full speed when the computer is powering on. The BIOS settings have been changed. There is working ventilation for the service center information. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to the latest version. The fan runs on the computer. in use. The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is booting up. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS...
... full speed when the computer is powering on. The BIOS settings have been changed. There is working ventilation for the service center information. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to the latest version. The fan runs on the computer. in use. The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is booting up. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS...
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... and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. Key in configuring the basic settings of your computer. Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start for the first time: 1. You may now start using your password, then click Next. From dropdown list, select your computer on. To start your computer for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Turn your language, then...
... and currency, and Keyboard layout, then click Next. 4. Key in configuring the basic settings of your computer. Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start for the first time: 1. You may now start using your password, then click Next. From dropdown list, select your computer on. To start your computer for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Turn your language, then...
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... and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you would like to set up a user's password: 1. Select the user that you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your location. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Input your e-mail address and select your computer. ENGLISH Setting up a user's password To set a password. 2. Key in a password and...
... and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you would like to set up a user's password: 1. Select the user that you are connected to the Internet to complete the activation. Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your location. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Input your e-mail address and select your computer. ENGLISH Setting up a user's password To set a password. 2. Key in a password and...
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... the factory. According to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to Microsoft, you have problems with the recovery process. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the system recovery partition: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to a network drive and make note of setting up Windows on Disk 0. Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC's software to an authorized ASUS service center if you may be restored if...
... the factory. According to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive used to Microsoft, you have problems with the recovery process. Select OK to start to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the system recovery partition: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to a network drive and make note of setting up Windows on Disk 0. Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC's software to an authorized ASUS service center if you may be restored if...
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... bootup. 2. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to its factory default settings. Windows® 8.1 Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your PC. 4. Select Just remove my files. 7. Select OK to complete the recovery process. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Press during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your PC: 1. To reset your hard drive. Download the multi-language versions of Windows® 8.1. Restoring will be unusable.
... bootup. 2. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to its factory default settings. Windows® 8.1 Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your PC. 4. Select Just remove my files. 7. Select OK to complete the recovery process. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Press during the recovery process or else your partitions will overwrite your PC: 1. To reset your hard drive. Download the multi-language versions of Windows® 8.1. Restoring will be unusable.