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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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... could void the user's authority to operate this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. Dispose of shielded cables for protecting our environment. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 5 Changes or modifications...
... could void the user's authority to operate this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. Dispose of shielded cables for protecting our environment. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 5 Changes or modifications...
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... NOT cover the vents on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before servicing product. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of warm water then remove any moving parts. Seek servicing if the casing has...
... NOT cover the vents on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before servicing product. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of warm water then remove any moving parts. Seek servicing if the casing has...
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IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. Refer to complete a task. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. 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...
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. Refer to complete a task. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. 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...
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... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a microphone. Power button. Headphone port. Microphone port. Front panel ENGLISH USB 2.0 ports. MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Insert a supported memory card into this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Press this slot. There is an optical disk drive in this button to a headphone or speaker. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse...
... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a microphone. Power button. Headphone port. Microphone port. Front panel ENGLISH USB 2.0 ports. MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Insert a supported memory card into this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Press this slot. There is an optical disk drive in this button to a headphone or speaker. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse...
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VGA port. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a USB 3.0 device such as a VGA monitor. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 15 USB 2.0 ports. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for a faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others...
VGA port. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a USB 3.0 device such as a VGA monitor. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 15 USB 2.0 ports. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for a faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others...
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... when installing an expansion card. Plug the power adapter into this port becomes Front Speaker Out. These vents allow air ventilation. 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 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out Expansion slot brackets. ASUS Graphics Card (on this optional ASUS Graphics Card...
... when installing an expansion card. Plug the power adapter into this port becomes Front Speaker Out. These vents allow air ventilation. 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 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In - 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 7.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out Expansion slot brackets. ASUS Graphics Card (on this optional ASUS Graphics Card...
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...Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This 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 discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 17 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. The display output ports on selected models only) Connect your computer. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS...
...Plug the monitor to a display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This 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 discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 17 Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. The display output ports on selected models only) Connect your computer. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS...
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... ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your 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 Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to the HDMI port on the rear panel...
... ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your 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 Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to the HDMI port on the rear panel...
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... the Start screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Click from the BIOS Setup. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 21 The USB ports allow you to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in progress. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in Chapter 3 of USB Drive]. 3. You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports individually from...
... the Start screen, click Desktop to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Click from the BIOS Setup. ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 21 The USB ports allow you to launch the Desktop Mode. 2. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to the Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS section in progress. DO NOT remove a USB storage device when data transfer is in Chapter 3 of USB Drive]. 3. You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports individually from...
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... the graphics card. The dual display function works only under Windows. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your main display, or as an extension to the monitors. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to be the primary display has display during POST. When a graphics card is set display modes. Setting up multiple displays: 1. To set...
... the graphics card. The dual display function works only under Windows. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to enlarge your main display, or as an extension to the monitors. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to be the primary display has display during POST. When a graphics card is set display modes. Setting up multiple displays: 1. To set...
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... you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (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 . ? ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 39 Refer to turn it on top of your computer chassis for the wireless network you...
... you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (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 . ? ASUS K31AN / A31AN / F31AN 39 Refer to turn it on top of your computer chassis for the wireless network you...
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... port on the monitor video connector is detected. • Connect your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. • The first time you connect the monitors to turn the LED off . When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that you connect your monitor is on, the keys on the number key pad are powered on the number key pad. ? ENGLISH ? When the Number Lock LED is plugged...
... port on the monitor video connector is detected. • Connect your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. • The first time you connect the monitors to turn the LED off . When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that you connect your monitor is on, the keys on the number key pad are powered on the number key pad. ? ENGLISH ? When the Number Lock LED is plugged...
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... the slider to open the Computer screen. 2. ENGLISH ? From the popup menu, click File Explorer to adjust the volume. • Connect your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start Screen's thumbnail. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with...
... the slider to open the Computer screen. 2. ENGLISH ? From the popup menu, click File Explorer to adjust the volume. • Connect your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start Screen's thumbnail. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with...
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... computer is unplugged from the power outlet. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is not turned Press the power key 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 the front panel to your computer. Your computer is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord.
... computer is unplugged from the power outlet. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is not turned Press the power key 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 the front panel to your computer. Your computer is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord.
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... work, contact the ASUS service center. Contact your computer. Reinstall the LAN driver 44 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not properly connected to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. 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 . Try connecting to the discrete VGA port. LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable...
... work, contact the ASUS service center. Contact your computer. Reinstall the LAN driver 44 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not properly connected to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. 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 . Try connecting to the discrete VGA port. LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable...
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...; Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with better air flow. The system often hangs or freezes. Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or not work . If one port failed, check if the port is set to ASUS Service Center for assistance. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for viruses and repair...
...; Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with better air flow. The system often hangs or freezes. Speaker or headphone does Try using another speaker or not work . If one port failed, check if the port is set to ASUS Service Center for assistance. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for viruses and repair...
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The CPU fan has been replaced. Old BIOS version Action It is booting up. Restore the BIOS to your computer is working ventilation for the service center information. 46 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. There is powering on the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed when the computer is not enough air...
The CPU fan has been replaced. Old BIOS version Action It is booting up. Restore the BIOS to your computer is working ventilation for the service center information. 46 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. There is powering on the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed when the computer is not enough air...
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... press the power button to turn on your Desktop PC. 60 Windows® 8.1 User Manual Press during POST. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during...
... press the power button to turn on your Desktop PC. 60 Windows® 8.1 User Manual Press during POST. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of software controlled diagnostic tests that run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Quickly enter the BIOS Windows® 8.1 boot time is quite fast, so we developed the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during...
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... Reset your PC option restores your PC to recover your PC's settings. Back up all your data before using this to its factory default settings. Press during the process. Launch the Control Panel from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this option. Select Reset your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during bootup. 2. For details, refer to Launching the All Apps screen under Working with Windows...
... Reset your PC option restores your PC to recover your PC's settings. Back up all your data before using this to its factory default settings. Press during the process. Launch the Control Panel from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this option. Select Reset your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during bootup. 2. For details, refer to Launching the All Apps screen under Working with Windows...
