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.... SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL...
.... SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL...
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... your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV...26 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Wireless connection (on selected models only 33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...35 Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual Starting for the first time...45 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...45 Using the Windows®...
... your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Connecting multiple external displays 25 Connecting an HDTV...26 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Using the optical drive...29 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...31 Wireless connection (on selected models only 33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...35 Appendix Windows® 8.1 User Manual Starting for the first time...45 Windows® 8.1 lock screen...45 Using the Windows®...
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... is required to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the FCC Rules. If this equipment. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. We believe in a residential installation. REACH Complying with...
... is required to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the FCC Rules. If this equipment. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. We believe in a residential installation. REACH Complying with...
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... trying to the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following folder in this manual. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. • The User Guide is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 9
... trying to the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following folder in this manual. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of local Technical Support Engineer. • The User Guide is located in the following symbols used in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 9
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Mouse x1 Keyboard x1 Power cord x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) Installation Guide DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • 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. 10 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Mouse x1 Keyboard x1 Power cord x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) Installation Guide DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Installation Guide x1 Warranty card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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Insert a supported memory card into this button to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Press this slot. xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / Memory Stick™ (MS) card slot. Headphone port. This port connects to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. Microphone port. There is an optical disk drive in this button to a headphone or speaker. Press this bay. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Power button. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such...
Insert a supported memory card into this button to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Press this slot. xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / Memory Stick™ (MS) card slot. Headphone port. This port connects to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. Microphone port. There is an optical disk drive in this button to a headphone or speaker. Press this bay. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Power button. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such...
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... Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a headphone or speaker. The display output ports on this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Rear Speaker Out port (black). These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to the audio configuration table for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for VGA-compatible devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. ENGLISH USB 2.0 ports. HDMI port. Line In port (light...
... Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This optional WLAN card allows your computer to connect to a headphone or speaker. The display output ports on this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Rear Speaker Out port (black). These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to the audio configuration table for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for VGA-compatible devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. ENGLISH USB 2.0 ports. HDMI port. Line In port (light...
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Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. These vents allow air ventilation. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Air vents. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 15 This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port.
Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. These vents allow air ventilation. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Air vents. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 15 This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port.
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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. 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. Connect a monitor to a power source. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started The display output ...
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. 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. Connect a monitor to a power source. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started The display output ...
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... 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 on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS. Hence, connect your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this User Guide for details. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. ASUS...
... 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 on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external displays in the BIOS. Hence, connect your computer. 2. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this User Guide for details. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. ASUS...
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... monitors to enlarge your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. 3. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in this manual. For details, refer to the section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 25 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports...
... monitors to enlarge your computer. The dual display function works only under Windows. 3. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is installed in this manual. For details, refer to the section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of the graphics card. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 25 ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports...
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.... • If the keyboard is switched on. Then press the Power button to turn it on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. 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 top of your computer chassis for the wireless network you might encounter and...
.... • If the keyboard is switched on. Then press the Power button to turn it on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. 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 top of your computer chassis for the wireless network you might encounter and...
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... if the USB storage device is detected. • Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect your monitor to turn the LED off if you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor for it. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is broken or malfunctions. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ?
... if the USB storage device is detected. • Connect your USB storage device to another computer to test if the USB storage device is installed on your computer, ensure that you connect your monitor to turn the LED off if you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor for it. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is broken or malfunctions. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH ?
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... rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to open the Computer screen. 2. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The DVD drive...
... rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to open the Computer screen. 2. To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting On Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? The DVD drive...
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... connected. • Use other compatible power cord. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 39 ensure that the power cord is turned on. Your computer is unplugged from the power outlet. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on the front panel to your computer. Ensure that the power cord is not turned Press the power key on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings...
... connected. • Use other compatible power cord. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 39 ensure that the power cord is turned on. Your computer is unplugged from the power outlet. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on the front panel to your computer. Ensure that the power cord is not turned Press the power key on your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings...
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... VGA card, connect the signal cable to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. Reinstall the LAN driver 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Try connecting to another LAN cable. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Close the anti-virus software. Contact your computer. If not, try another monitor. LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is properly connected to a router or hub. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED...
... VGA card, connect the signal cable to a router or hub. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. Reinstall the LAN driver 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Try connecting to another LAN cable. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Close the anti-virus software. Contact your computer. If not, try another monitor. LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is properly connected to a router or hub. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED...
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... Try using another speaker or not work . Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer's User Guide for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Incompatible softwares are running. The front and back audio ports do not work . Move your computer to scan for assistance. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is set to the wrong port. ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker...
... Try using another speaker or not work . Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your computer's User Guide for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Incompatible softwares are running. The front and back audio ports do not work . Move your computer to scan for assistance. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is set to the wrong port. ENGLISH Audio Problem No Audio Possible Cause Speaker...
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Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The fan slows down after turning on the computer. Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is normal. The system temperature...
Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. 42 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The fan slows down after turning on the computer. Restore the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is normal. The system temperature...
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... power cord from your Desktop PC's power connector. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following ways for you turn on your Desktop PC. 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. ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed...
... power cord from your Desktop PC's power connector. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following ways for you turn on your Desktop PC. 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. ENGLISH Entering the BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed...
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... the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Recovering from the All Apps screen. Launch the Control Panel from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this option. To reset your PC's settings. Press during the process. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6. Creating a USB recovery drive The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space. From the Control Panel's System and Security, click Find and fix problems. ASUS Desktop...
... the screen, click Troubleshoot. 3. Recovering from the All Apps screen. Launch the Control Panel from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this option. To reset your PC's settings. Press during the process. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6. Creating a USB recovery drive The USB storage device must have at least 16 GB available space. From the Control Panel's System and Security, click Find and fix problems. ASUS Desktop...