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... documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered...
... documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered...
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...17 Turning your computer ON 20 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 26 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 Wireless connection (on selected models only 35 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 37 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting...
...17 Turning your computer ON 20 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 26 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 Wireless connection (on selected models only 35 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 37 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Using Windows® 7 Starting...
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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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... been tested and found to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. &#...graphics card is incorrectly replaced. The use of shielded cables for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Replace only with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Dispose of explosion if battery is required to assure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to responsibly recycle our products, batteries...
... been tested and found to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. &#...graphics card is incorrectly replaced. The use of shielded cables for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Replace only with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. Dispose of explosion if battery is required to assure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to responsibly recycle our products, batteries...
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.... DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in environments with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in...
.... DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in environments with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use this product in...
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... port. This port connects to a microphone. Insert a supported memory card into this bay. There is an optical disk drive in this slot. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Press this button to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. Press this button to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. 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...
... port. This port connects to a microphone. Insert a supported memory card into this bay. There is an optical disk drive in this slot. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Press this button to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. Press this button to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. 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...
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.... Power button. USB 2.0 ports. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Headphone port. ASUS M31AD and M51AD 13 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 . • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. M51AD ENGLISH USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices...
.... Power button. USB 2.0 ports. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. Headphone port. ASUS M31AD and M51AD 13 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 . • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. M51AD ENGLISH USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices...
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.../ Memory Stick Pro™ card into this bay. Optical disk drive bay. Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Rear panel M31AD / M51AD 14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH Card readers' cover. Allows you to display the card reader slots. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard card into this bay. Optical disk drive bay (empty). There is an optical disk drive in this slot. Open this cover to install an additional optical disk drive in this slot. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot...
.../ Memory Stick Pro™ card into this bay. Optical disk drive bay. Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard slot. Rear panel M31AD / M51AD 14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH Card readers' cover. Allows you to display the card reader slots. CompactFlash® / Microdrive™ card slot. Insert a Secure Digital™ / MultiMediaCard card into this bay. Optical disk drive bay (empty). There is an optical disk drive in this slot. Open this cover to install an additional optical disk drive in this slot. Memory Stick™ / Memory Stick Pro™ card slot...
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.... VGA port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to USB 2.0 devices such as a VGA monitor. If the voltage supply in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to 115V. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the side speakers in your Desktop PC has the following power...
.... VGA port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to USB 2.0 devices such as a VGA monitor. If the voltage supply in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to 115V. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the side speakers in your Desktop PC has the following power...
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... connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. LAN (RJ-45) port. Rear Speaker Out - 5.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS WLAN Card (on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Expansion slot brackets. ENGLISH Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light...
... connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. LAN (RJ-45) port. Rear Speaker Out - 5.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS WLAN Card (on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Expansion slot brackets. ENGLISH Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light...
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To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS M31AD and M51AD 17 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 ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Connect a monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor ...
To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. The display output ports on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS M31AD and M51AD 17 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 ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Connect a monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor ...
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... display output ports Connect your monitor to a power source. • If your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. 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 of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this user manual for details. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Connect a VGA monitor...
... display output ports Connect your monitor to a power source. • If your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. 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 of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this user manual for details. 18 Chapter 1: Getting started Connect a VGA monitor...
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... Refer to Setting up your computer. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. When a graphics card is set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. 26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows...
... Refer to Setting up your computer. Turn off your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. When a graphics card is set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. To set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. 26 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows...
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... force a card into the card slot. • A memory card is NOT enabled in your computer Place only one memory card in a slot at one direction. On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to avoid damaging the card. • You can place media in one...
... force a card into the card slot. • A memory card is NOT enabled in your computer Place only one memory card in a slot at one direction. On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to avoid damaging the card. • You can place media in one...
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..., then click End Task. ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer chassis for the best wireless performance. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not...
..., then click End Task. ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer chassis for the best wireless performance. I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not...
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... bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that came with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your USB storage device to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. Press the Number Lock key to use the arrow keys on the monitor video connector is installed...
... bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that came with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your USB storage device to the video output port on your computer. • If your computer comes with your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for it. Press the Number Lock key to use the arrow keys on the monitor video connector is installed...
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... adjust the volume. • Connect your speak is connected to open the Computer screen. 2. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ? The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up. • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with non-standard size or...
... adjust the volume. • Connect your speak is connected to open the Computer screen. 2. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ? The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is placed with the label side facing up. • Check if the disc is centered in the tray, especially for the discs with non-standard size or...
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... the LAN driver 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to the discrete VGA port. Contact your computer. 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 your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. ENGLISH Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible...
... the LAN driver 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to the discrete VGA port. Contact your computer. 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 your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. ENGLISH Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible...
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... audio ports do not work . Incompatible softwares are running. Speaker or headphone does not work . Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer's user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to an area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive...
... audio ports do not work . Incompatible softwares are running. Speaker or headphone does not work . Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer's user manual for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to an area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive...
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... your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is booting up. Action It is too high. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. Possible Cause Your computer is powering on the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions...
... your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to its full speed when the computer is booting up. Action It is too high. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. Possible Cause Your computer is powering on the computer. The fan runs on its default settings. Restore the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions...
