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...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... 35 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time...47 Using Windows® 7 desktop...48 Managing your files and folders 50 3
...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... 35 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...37 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time...47 Using Windows® 7 desktop...48 Managing your files and folders 50 3
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... 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...
... 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...
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.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in fire. If you ... on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. 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 using...
.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not shove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to the correct voltage in fire. If you ... on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. 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 using...
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...your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you complete a task. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS ...complete a task. Refer to help you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS website www.asus.com. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you ...
...your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you complete a task. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS ...complete a task. Refer to help you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS website www.asus.com. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you ...
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Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty Card x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) DipolDipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) • 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 ASUS Desktop PC Power cord x1 Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Installation Guide x1 Mouse x1 Warranty Card x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) DipolDipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) • 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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Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 13 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only.
Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 13 All these values are for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! Chapter 1 Getting started Welcome! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and usercentric utilities. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. The ports, their locations and the chassis color vary with different models. Thank you for reference only.
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Power button 3. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 19 For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Turn your monitor ON. 3. Turn on your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
Power button 3. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 19 For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Press the power button on the power switch. 2. Turning your computer ON To turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer. Turn your monitor ON. 3. Turn on your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. Wait until the operating system loads automatically.
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... Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in this user guide for details. You can be found in Chapter 3 of this manual. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 21 Front panel Rear panel For details, refer to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows®... USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports individually from the BIOS Setup. The USB ports allow you 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. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. To connect a...
... Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in this user guide for details. You can be found in Chapter 3 of this manual. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 21 Front panel Rear panel For details, refer to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows®... USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports individually from the BIOS Setup. The USB ports allow you 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. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. To connect a...
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ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
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...to the section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to Setting up multiple displays: 1. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 25 You can be the primary display has display during POST. To set up your computer section in the Windows® 7 / Windows... multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to the monitors. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to your computer, connect the monitors...
...to the section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to Setting up multiple displays: 1. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 25 You can be the primary display has display during POST. To set up your computer section in the Windows® 7 / Windows... multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to the monitors. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to your computer, connect the monitors...
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... front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular ...and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 27 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with...
... front of you, and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from sources of glare such as windows and straight sunlight. • Take regular ...and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. ASUS K30AM / K30AM-J 27 ENGLISH Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is firmly supported and angled slightly backward. • Sit upright with...
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Old BIOS version Action It is powering on. The fan runs on the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. There is booting up. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. ...CPU fan has been replaced. If the problem still persists, refer to clean the inner space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Possible Cause Your computer is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to your computer...
Old BIOS version Action It is powering on. The fan runs on the computer. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. There is booting up. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. ...CPU fan has been replaced. If the problem still persists, refer to clean the inner space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Possible Cause Your computer is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to your computer...
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ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8623 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved
ASUS Desktop PC Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual E8623 First Edition August 2013 Copyright © ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved
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... uniques names for the first time: 1. From the dropdown lists, select your language, then click Next. 3. Key in configuring the basic settings of your computer. ASUS Desktop PC 45 Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen...
... uniques names for the first time: 1. From the dropdown lists, select your language, then click Next. 3. Key in configuring the basic settings of your computer. ASUS Desktop PC 45 Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen...
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... To unpin items from the taskbar: 1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to Start menu. ASUS Desktop PC 47 From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to unpin, then select Remove from this list. Unpinning programs from the Start menu...
... To unpin items from the taskbar: 1. From the taskbar, right-click an icon. 2. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to Start menu. ASUS Desktop PC 47 From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to unpin, then select Remove from this list. Unpinning programs from the Start menu...
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... select your data. 3. Sorting your files To sort your files: 1. From the menu that appears, select Group by field, click to view the file/folder. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Customizing the file/folder view To customize the file/folder view: 1. From the View menu, move the slider to select how you want to...
... select your data. 3. Sorting your files To sort your files: 1. From the menu that appears, select Group by field, click to view the file/folder. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Customizing the file/folder view To customize the file/folder view: 1. From the View menu, move the slider to select how you want to...
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...; Update: 1. Setting up a user account: 1. Select Create a new account. 4. Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. 6. For more details, refer to do . ASUS Desktop PC 51 When done, click Create Account. Launching Windows® 7 Action Center To launch Windows® 7 Action Center: 1. Select All Programs > Windows Update. 3. Setting up a user...
...; Update: 1. Setting up a user account: 1. Select Create a new account. 4. Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. 6. For more details, refer to do . ASUS Desktop PC 51 When done, click Create Account. Launching Windows® 7 Action Center To launch Windows® 7 Action Center: 1. Select All Programs > Windows Update. 3. Setting up a user...
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...first time: 1. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. ASUS Desktop PC 53 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time When you start your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. As other settings appear, select your Windows...time zone then tap Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8.1 functionalities. Press the power button on your Desktop PC's keyboard. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. Watch this to configure the following basic items: • ...
...first time: 1. After configuring the basic items, the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. ASUS Desktop PC 53 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time When you start your Desktop PC enters the Windows®8.1 operating system. As other settings appear, select your Windows...time zone then tap Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8.1 functionalities. Press the power button on your Desktop PC's keyboard. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap I Accept. 4. Watch this to configure the following basic items: • ...
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You can use while working on tiled-format for easy access. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Desktop PC. It includes the following features you need in Windows® 8.1. ENGLISH Using the Windows® UI The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-...
You can use while working on tiled-format for easy access. Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Desktop PC. It includes the following features you need in Windows® 8.1. ENGLISH Using the Windows® UI The Windows® User Interface (UI) is the tile-...
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The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. ASUS Desktop PC 55 ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions.
The functions in these hotspots can be activated using your Desktop PC. Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen Refer to launch programs and access the settings of your mouse. ASUS Desktop PC 55 ENGLISH Hotspots Onscreen hotspots allow you to the next page for the Hotspots' functions.