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...Turning your computer ON/OFF 20 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...27 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 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...39 Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual Starting for the first time...49 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...49 Using...
...Turning your computer ON/OFF 20 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...27 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 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...39 Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual Starting for the first time...49 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...49 Using...
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... the highest standards for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with the same or equivalent type recommended by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television...
... the highest standards for the detailed recycling information in a residential installation. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with the same or equivalent type recommended by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television...
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... that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. Hazardous moving parts. 9 DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO...
... that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use the modem during a gas leak. • DO NOT place or drop objects on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. Hazardous moving parts. 9 DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO...
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.... IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. The User Guide is located in the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. CAUTION...
.... IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. The User Guide is located in the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 10 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. CAUTION...
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...™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Power button. Optical disk drive bay. 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 Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data...
...™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Power button. Optical disk drive bay. 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 Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data...
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... Speaker Out port (black). VGA port. Microphone port (pink). ASUS K31ADE / A31ADE / F31ADE 15 Plug the power adapter into this port becomes Front Speaker Out. HDMI port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. This port connects to a microphone. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for VGA-compatible devices such as a mouse...
... Speaker Out port (black). VGA port. Microphone port (pink). ASUS K31ADE / A31ADE / F31ADE 15 Plug the power adapter into this port becomes Front Speaker Out. HDMI port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. This port connects to a microphone. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for VGA-compatible devices such as a mouse...
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.... Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. The display output ports on the chassis. DO NOT block the air vents on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. This port allows Gigabit connection to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Always provide proper ventilation for the function of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel...
.... Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. The display output ports on the chassis. DO NOT block the air vents on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. This port allows Gigabit connection to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Always provide proper ventilation for the function of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel...
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Connect a monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS K31ADE / A31ADE / F31ADE 17 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may ...
Connect a monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS K31ADE / A31ADE / F31ADE 17 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card may ...
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... Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this manual for details. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port...
... Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this manual for details. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port...
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You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports individually from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of this user guide for details. Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in Chapter 3 of USB Drive]. 3. Refer to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in progress. From the Start screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Click from the BIOS Setup. When...
You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports individually from the taskbar, then click Eject [Name of this user guide for details. Front panel Rear panel To remove a USB storage device: 1. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in Chapter 3 of USB Drive]. 3. Refer to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in progress. From the Start screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Click from the BIOS Setup. When...
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Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Setting up multiple displays: 1. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. ASUS K31ADE / A31ADE / F31ADE 25 When a graphics card is set display modes. The dual display function works only under Windows. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer...
Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. Setting up multiple displays: 1. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. ASUS K31ADE / A31ADE / F31ADE 25 When a graphics card is set display modes. The dual display function works only under Windows. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in Chapter 1 for details on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer...
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... for the wireless network you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to close the programs that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is switched on the operating system: On Windows® 8.1: Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? Do the following to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on selected models only...
... for the wireless network you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to close the programs that is not responding, then click End Task. • If the keyboard is switched on the operating system: On Windows® 8.1: Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? Do the following to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on selected models only...
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... display. No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with your monitor to use the arrow keys on the number key pad. ? Check if the Number Lock LED is bent. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged...
... display. No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with your monitor to use the arrow keys on the number key pad. ? Check if the Number Lock LED is bent. If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged...
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... turned on the Start Screen's thumbnail. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting From the popup menu, click File Explorer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is displayed as . On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop...
... turned on the Start Screen's thumbnail. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting From the popup menu, click File Explorer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is displayed as . On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop...
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... Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to on. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. ASUS K31ADE / A31ADE / F31ADE 43 ensure that your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to your computer. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU...
... Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to on. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. ASUS K31ADE / A31ADE / F31ADE 43 ensure that your computer is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to your computer. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU...
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... LAN cable to the discrete VGA port. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. Contact your computer. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. 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 . Cannot access the Internet...
... LAN cable to the discrete VGA port. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. Contact your computer. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. 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 . Cannot access the Internet...
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... compatible softwares. ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is connected to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to scan for viruses and repair your computer. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to the wrong port. Move your computer. The front and back audio ports do not work . Memory module problems...
... compatible softwares. ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker or headphone is connected to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to scan for viruses and repair your computer. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to the wrong port. Move your computer. The front and back audio ports do not work . Memory module problems...
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... its default settings. There is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to your computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center...
... its default settings. There is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to your computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The CPU fan has been replaced. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center...
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... BIOS settings only with the help of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Desktop PC. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time is a series of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to run when you to turn on your Desktop PC. 60 Windows® 8.1 User Manual Inappropriate BIOS settings...
... BIOS settings only with the help of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in the Desktop PC. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time is a series of a trained service personnel. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Reconnect the power cord and press the power button to run when you to turn on your Desktop PC. 60 Windows® 8.1 User Manual Inappropriate BIOS settings...
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... Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your PC: 1. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. All files on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during bootup. 2. Select Just remove my files. 7. From the Control Panel's System and Security, click Find and fix problems. ASUS Desktop PC 61 Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6. Recovering from the All Apps screen. Creating a USB recovery drive The USB storage device...
... Resetting your PC The Reset your PC option restores your PC: 1. From the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. All files on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during bootup. 2. Select Just remove my files. 7. From the Control Panel's System and Security, click Find and fix problems. ASUS Desktop PC 61 Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6. Recovering from the All Apps screen. Creating a USB recovery drive The USB storage device...