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... ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel M12AD / ED2AD ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 11 Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are for...
... ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Front panel M12AD / ED2AD ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 11 Thank you for reference only. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. All these values are for...
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M52AD ENGLISH USB 3.0 ports. xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / Memory Stick™ (MS) card slot. This port connects to eject the optical disk drive ... your USB 3.0 devices. There is an optical disk drive in this slot. Insert a supported memory card into this bay. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Power button. Headphone port. Microphone port. Optical disk drive bay. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse...
M52AD ENGLISH USB 3.0 ports. xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / Memory Stick™ (MS) card slot. This port connects to eject the optical disk drive ... your USB 3.0 devices. There is an optical disk drive in this slot. Insert a supported memory card into this bay. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Power button. Headphone port. Microphone port. Optical disk drive bay. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse...
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.../3.0A, 50Hz-60Hz (North America) • 110-120Vac/220-240Vac, 6.0A/3.0A, 50Hz-60Hz ; 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (Asia Pacific) ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 13 Depending on local regulations, your area. Setting the switch to the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to... 230V. Rear panel M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD ENGLISH Voltage selector. If the voltage supply in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! Power connector. Plug the power cord to this switch...
.../3.0A, 50Hz-60Hz (North America) • 110-120Vac/220-240Vac, 6.0A/3.0A, 50Hz-60Hz ; 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (Asia Pacific) ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 13 Depending on local regulations, your area. Setting the switch to the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V, set the switch to... 230V. Rear panel M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD ENGLISH Voltage selector. If the voltage supply in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! Power connector. Plug the power cord to this switch...
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DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 15 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. ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 15 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. ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port.
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... onboard display output port. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your monitor to your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this User Guide for details...
... onboard display output port. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your monitor to your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this User Guide for details...
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Power button Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. For details on shutting down your monitor ON. 2. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 19 Turn your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this manual. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer.
Power button Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. For details on shutting down your monitor ON. 2. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 19 Turn your Desktop PC, refer to turn your computer ON: 1. Press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this manual. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer.
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ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this manual. Front panel Rear panel M12AD / ED2AD M52AD M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD For details, refer to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 21
ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels. The USB ports allow you to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this manual. Front panel Rear panel M12AD / ED2AD M52AD M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD For details, refer to connect USB devices such as storage devices. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 21
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ENGLISH Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 23
ENGLISH Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 23
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... section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer. 4. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 25 Turn on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer. 2. Connect the two monitors to your...
... section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to your computer. 4. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 25 Turn on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer. 2. Connect the two monitors to your...
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... knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 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...
... knees. • Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is necessary to prevent strain to your thighs. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 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...
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... is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 29 Place the disc to close it. 4. From the popup menu, click File Explorer to open the Computer screen. 2. While your mouse pointer...
... is on, press the eject button below the drive bay cover. • Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 29 Place the disc to close it. 4. From the popup menu, click File Explorer to open the Computer screen. 2. While your mouse pointer...
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... the Internet connection settings in the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in setting up your computer. 4. Modem RJ-45 cable 3. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 31 Turn on the rear panel of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/cable modem and your...
... the Internet connection settings in the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in setting up your computer. 4. Modem RJ-45 cable 3. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 31 Turn on the rear panel of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the DSL/cable modem and your...
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... Internet through a wireless connection. ENGLISH Wireless connection (on the top of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on selected models only) Connect your computer for the best wireless performance. • The external antennas are optional items.... • For details, refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this manual. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 33
... Internet through a wireless connection. ENGLISH Wireless connection (on the top of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on selected models only) Connect your computer for the best wireless performance. • The external antennas are optional items.... • For details, refer to the section Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this manual. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 33
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Then press the Power button to turn it on . ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 35 Do the following to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on top of your computer chassis for the best wireless performance. I cannot connect to close the programs that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + ...
Then press the Power button to turn it on . ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 35 Do the following to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on top of your computer chassis for the best wireless performance. I cannot connect to close the programs that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + ...
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For details, refer to my computer's system settings without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to fit your HDTV. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 37 I want to restore or undo changes to Pinning an app on the Start screen. To use Windows® 8.1 Refresh everything without affecting your HDTV...
For details, refer to my computer's system settings without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to fit your HDTV. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 37 I want to restore or undo changes to Pinning an app on the Start screen. To use Windows® 8.1 Refresh everything without affecting your HDTV...
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.... Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on . Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is... unplugged from the power outlet. ensure that your computer is turned on your computer. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 39 ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your ...
.... Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on . Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is... unplugged from the power outlet. ensure that your computer is turned on your computer. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 39 ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your ...
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...computer to an area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to multi-channel. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. headphone. The system.... Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. Action • Refer to ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer's User Guide for assistance...
...computer to an area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to multi-channel. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. headphone. The system.... Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. Action • Refer to ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer's User Guide for assistance...