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... are for purchasing the ASUS M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting...
... are for purchasing the ASUS M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD Desktop PC! Thank you for reference only. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting...
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...in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! Rear panel M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD ENGLISH Voltage selector. Use this connector. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V,... set the switch to the voltage supply in your Desktop PC has the following power ratings: • M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD: • 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (China) • 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (Europe) • 110...240Vac, 6.0A/3.0A, 50Hz-60Hz ; 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (Asia Pacific) ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 13 If the voltage supply in your area.
...in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! Rear panel M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD ENGLISH Voltage selector. Use this connector. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240V,... set the switch to the voltage supply in your Desktop PC has the following power ratings: • M12AD / ED2AD / M52AD: • 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (China) • 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (Europe) • 110...240Vac, 6.0A/3.0A, 50Hz-60Hz ; 220-240Vac, 3.0A, 50Hz (Asia Pacific) ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 13 If the voltage supply in your area.
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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. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 15 ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 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. DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 15 ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. These vents allow air ventilation.
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... onboard display output port. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your monitor to your computer. 2. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 17 ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this User...
... onboard display output port. Plug the monitor to a power source. • If your monitor to your computer. 2. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 17 ENGLISH Using the onboard display output ports Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of this User...
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ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the Windows® 8.1 User Guide, which can be found in this manual. Press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. Turn your computer ON: 1. Power button Power button 3. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 19 For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 2. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn on 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. Press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. Turn your computer ON: 1. Power button Power button 3. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 19 For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 2. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer.
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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. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 21 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices 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. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to your computer. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 21 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices 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.
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ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer Connecting Headphone and Mic M12AD / ED2AD M52AD 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to your computer Connecting Headphone and Mic M12AD / ED2AD M52AD 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels.
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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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... display during POST. When a graphics card is set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on your computer. To set to your computer. 4. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 25 Turn off your computer, connect the monitors on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer...
... display during POST. When a graphics card is set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on your computer. To set to your computer. 4. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 25 Turn off your computer, connect the monitors on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to enlarge your computer...
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ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 27 This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop ...
ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 27 This section provides you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop ...
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.... 4. Place the disc to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 29
.... 4. Place the disc to access your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 29
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... modem and your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. Modem RJ-45 cable 3. Turn on the rear panel of your computer. 4. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 31 Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. ENGLISH Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45...
... modem and your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. Modem RJ-45 cable 3. Turn on the rear panel of your computer. 4. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 31 Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. ENGLISH Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection Use an RJ-45...
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ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 33 Wireless AP Modem • To increase the range and sensitivity of your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, you ... a wireless access point (AP). 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...
ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 33 Wireless AP Modem • To increase the range and sensitivity of your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, you ... a wireless access point (AP). 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...
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... ? Do the following to close the programs that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 35 Then press the Power button to turn it on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is properly...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 ON in the Processes tab, select the program that is not responding, then...
... ? Do the following to close the programs that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 35 Then press the Power button to turn it on the front panel does not light up. • Check if your computer is properly...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 ON in the Processes tab, select the program that is not responding, then...
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... to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 37 To use Windows® 8.1 Refresh everything without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to Pinning an app on your...
... to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control Panel on the Start screen. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 37 To use Windows® 8.1 Refresh everything without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to Pinning an app on your...
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... Press the power key on the front panel to your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 39 ensure that your computer. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer is unplugged from the power outlet. Your computer's power...
... Press the power key on the front panel to your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 39 ensure that your computer. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer is unplugged from the power outlet. Your computer's power...
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... computer to an area with better air flow. Move your computer. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 41 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. • ...Guide for servicing. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer.
... computer to an area with better air flow. Move your computer. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. ASUS M12AD / ED2AD and M52AD 41 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. • ...Guide for servicing. • Replace with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer.