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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. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired... ASUS; No part of alteration is defaced or missing. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners'...
...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. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired... ASUS; No part of alteration is defaced or missing. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners'...
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......20 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Changing to the external audio output 25 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 26 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 27 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 28 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...29 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager...33 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...42 Appendix: Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the...
......20 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 21 Connecting microphone and speakers 22 Changing to the external audio output 25 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 26 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 27 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 28 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...29 Chapter 5: Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager...33 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...42 Appendix: Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the...
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.... and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by one or more of used in accordance with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the...
.... and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by one or more of used in accordance with Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the...
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... to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. Simplified EU Declaration of Directive 2014/53/EU. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. WARNING! Service warning label WARNING! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other relevant provisions of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The Wi-Fi operating in...
... to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. Simplified EU Declaration of Directive 2014/53/EU. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. WARNING! Service warning label WARNING! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other relevant provisions of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The Wi-Fi operating in...
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... NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in your local power company. • If the power supply is set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of warm water then remove any key on top and do not try to the correct voltage in fire. Contact a qualified service technician or your computer, click the mouse...
... NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in your local power company. • If the power supply is set to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of warm water then remove any key on top and do not try to the correct voltage in fire. Contact a qualified service technician or your computer, click the mouse...
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... data. Flashing: The HDD is ready. These thunderbolt™ 3 ports provide data transfer, power delivery and display port. Max Power: 5Vdc, 3A USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. Bottom panel LED indicator Status Blue light White light White breathing light White light fading out White light fading in LED indication CPU load >=90% CPU load < 90% Sleep mode Hibernate mode or shut down mode Reboot mode or boot mode ASUS Desktop PC 13 This port connects to turn on your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. Thunderbolt™ 3 ports. Max Display & Frequency...
... data. Flashing: The HDD is ready. These thunderbolt™ 3 ports provide data transfer, power delivery and display port. Max Power: 5Vdc, 3A USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. Bottom panel LED indicator Status Blue light White light White breathing light White light fading out White light fading in LED indication CPU load >=90% CPU load < 90% Sleep mode Hibernate mode or shut down mode Reboot mode or boot mode ASUS Desktop PC 13 This port connects to turn on your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. Thunderbolt™ 3 ports. Max Display & Frequency...
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This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Graphics Card (on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Power jack 1. Adapter rating for assistance. ENGLISH USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. This port allows Gigabit connection to a 280W adapter. This port connects to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. LAN (RJ-45) port. If the system still failed to boot up, please contact a professional service personnel or an authorized dealer...
This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Graphics Card (on this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Power jack 1. Adapter rating for assistance. ENGLISH USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. This port allows Gigabit connection to a 280W adapter. This port connects to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. LAN (RJ-45) port. If the system still failed to boot up, please contact a professional service personnel or an authorized dealer...
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...port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started The display output ports 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. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Plug the monitor to a power source. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS...
...port on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started The display output ports 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. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your computer. Plug the monitor to a power source. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS...
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... ports Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external display in the BIOS. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer. 2. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this guide for details. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. ASUS Desktop PC 17 Connect a monitor to a power...
... ports Connect your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device in Chapter 2 of your computer, refer to Connecting multiple external display in the BIOS. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the graphics card. • To connect multiple external monitors to your computer. 2. Hence, connect your monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of this guide for details. To connect an external monitor using the onboard display output ports: 1. ASUS Desktop PC 17 Connect a monitor to a power...
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... VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. To set to enlarge your computer. 3. Refer to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS Desktop PC 19 From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. For some graphic cards, only the monitor...
... VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your main display, or as an extension to be the primary display has display during POST. To set to enlarge your computer. 3. Refer to connect multiple external displays. The dual display function works only under Windows. ASUS Desktop PC 19 From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. For some graphic cards, only the monitor...
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... a clear audio quality. Tick Line In, then click OK. The Audio Manager screenshots above are for reference only. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up. ENGLISH Changing to the external audio output When you connect an external audio device to your computer. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 25 Tick Front Speaker Out, then click OK. 3. To change to know your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to the rear Line Out port. For the location of...
... a clear audio quality. Tick Line In, then click OK. The Audio Manager screenshots above are for reference only. The Audio Manager screen automatically pops up. ENGLISH Changing to the external audio output When you connect an external audio device to your computer. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 25 Tick Front Speaker Out, then click OK. 3. To change to know your Desktop PC, enable the audio device output to the rear Line Out port. For the location of...
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To disable or enable the front and rear USB ports: 1. Press to Chapter 1 for the location of the USB ports. From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Configuration > USB Single Port Control. 3. Refer to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 27 ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB ports from the BIOS Setup. Press to save the changes made. Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable. 4.
To disable or enable the front and rear USB ports: 1. Press to Chapter 1 for the location of the USB ports. From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Configuration > USB Single Port Control. 3. Refer to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 27 ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB ports from the BIOS Setup. Press to save the changes made. Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable. 4.
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... access the HDD. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS Setup to save the changes made . After you would need to open the HDD Password screen. 3. To set a password in a password, then press . 5. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to protect your HDD. To change the password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. ENGLISH Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS You can set a password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. From the BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, click Exit > Advanced Mode...
... access the HDD. From the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS Setup to save the changes made . After you would need to open the HDD Password screen. 3. To set a password in a password, then press . 5. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to protect your HDD. To change the password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. ENGLISH Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS You can set a password for your HDD from the BIOS Setup: 1. From the BIOS Setup EZ Mode screen, click Exit > Advanced Mode...
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... key to turn the LED off . The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that your monitor is broken or malfunctions. No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to test if the USB storage device...
... key to turn the LED off . The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is installed on your computer, ensure that your monitor is broken or malfunctions. No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to test if the USB storage device...
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... 6: Troubleshooting To use Windows® 10 Refresh your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your personal data such as . From the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu...
... 6: Troubleshooting To use Windows® 10 Refresh your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on . • Adjust your speakers' volume. • Ensure that your personal data such as . From the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu...
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... turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to your computer is turned on. 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 the discrete VGA port. ASUS Desktop PC 45 ensure that your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor...
... turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to your computer is turned on. 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 the discrete VGA port. ASUS Desktop PC 45 ensure that your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor...
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... computer's User Guide for the correct LAN settings. Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer is connected to a router or hub. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. If not, try another speaker or not work. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver 46 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting headphone. Speaker or headphone does Try using another LAN cable. ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible...
... computer's User Guide for the correct LAN settings. Action Connect the LAN cable to your computer is connected to a router or hub. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. If not, try another speaker or not work. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Reinstall the audio driver 46 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting headphone. Speaker or headphone does Try using another LAN cable. ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible...
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.... Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to an area with a new hard disk drive. Move your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer. Computer virus attack Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for assistance. Memory module problems...
.... Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to an area with a new hard disk drive. Move your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. ENGLISH System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer. Computer virus attack Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for assistance. Memory module problems...
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... full speed when the computer is working ventilation for the service center information. 48 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting The fan runs on its default settings. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Possible Cause Your 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 . Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The BIOS settings...
... full speed when the computer is working ventilation for the service center information. 48 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting The fan runs on its default settings. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. Possible Cause Your 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 . Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. The BIOS settings...
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... steps below to view the Remove everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using this option, click Get started. 3. Under this option. ASUS Desktop PC 57 Removing everything and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to use this option. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in PC Settings. Back up all your screen. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Opens the Narrator...
... steps below to view the Remove everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using this option, click Get started. 3. Under this option. ASUS Desktop PC 57 Removing everything and reinstall Windows option. Scroll down to use this option. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in PC Settings. Back up all your screen. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Opens the Narrator...