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... USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. No part...
... USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. No part...
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... Turning your computer ON...18 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Connecting an HDTV...24 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive...26 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...27 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...43 Using the Windows...
... Turning your computer ON...18 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Connecting an HDTV...24 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive...26 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...27 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...43 Using the Windows...
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.... This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Dispose of the FCC Rules. Operation is incorrectly replaced. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try...
.... This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Dispose of the FCC Rules. Operation is incorrectly replaced. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try...
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... for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CDRH Regulations The Center for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for assistance. Use of controls or...
... for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CDRH Regulations The Center for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for assistance. Use of controls or...
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... shove any moving parts. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before servicing product. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. DO 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 prevent...
... shove any moving parts. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. Desktop should only be completely shutdown before servicing product. Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before using an adapter or extension cord. DO 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 prevent...
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Package contents Desktop PC GD30CI Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 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. 11
Package contents Desktop PC GD30CI Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 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. 11
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... to USB 3.1 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.1 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Insert a supported memory card into this button to USB 3.1 gen1 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as...
... to USB 3.1 gen1 controller limitations, USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.1 gen1 driver installation. • USB 3.1 gen1 devices can only be used as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Insert a supported memory card into this button to USB 3.1 gen1 ports for faster and better performance for your computer. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as...
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... USB 3.1 gen1 Type A port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). ASUS GD30CI 15 ENGLISH Optical disk drive bay / Hot swappable module. There is for USB 3.1 gen1 mobile or peripheral devices. This Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type C port is for USB 3.1 gen1 devices. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). USB 3.1 gen1 Type C port. Rear USB 2.0 ports. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects...
... USB 3.1 gen1 Type A port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). ASUS GD30CI 15 ENGLISH Optical disk drive bay / Hot swappable module. There is for USB 3.1 gen1 mobile or peripheral devices. This Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type C port is for USB 3.1 gen1 devices. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). USB 3.1 gen1 Type C port. Rear USB 2.0 ports. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. This port connects...
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... In port (light blue). This port connects to this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Plug the power cord to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. ASUS Graphics Cards (on selected models only). Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 16 Chapter 1: Getting started
... In port (light blue). This port connects to this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Plug the power cord to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. ASUS Graphics Cards (on selected models only). Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 16 Chapter 1: Getting started
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Plug the monitor to your computer. The display output ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` ASUS GD30CI 17 Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Connect a monitor to the display output port 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 a power source. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS ...
Plug the monitor to your computer. The display output ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` ASUS GD30CI 17 Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Connect a monitor to the display output port 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 a power source. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS ...
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... to Setting up multiple displays: 1. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set display modes. ASUS GD30CI 23 Turn on how to connect a monitor to your displays. To set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for your computer. 3. Configure the settings for details on your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and...
... to Setting up multiple displays: 1. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is set display modes. ASUS GD30CI 23 Turn on how to connect a monitor to your displays. To set up your computer section in Chapter 1 for your computer. 3. Configure the settings for details on your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and...
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... + + keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on the top of your computer ON in the Processes tab, select the program that you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. ? Check if the Number Lock LED is off if you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional...
... + + keys on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on the top of your computer ON in the Processes tab, select the program that you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. ? Check if the Number Lock LED is off if you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional...
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... USB storage device to the documentation that came with a discrete graphics card, ensure that the both monitors are correct. ? ENGLISH ? To use Windows® 10 Refresh your PC without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to my computer's system settings without affecting your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for more troubleshooting information. ? No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on the monitor video connector...
... USB storage device to the documentation that came with a discrete graphics card, ensure that the both monitors are correct. ? ENGLISH ? To use Windows® 10 Refresh your PC without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to my computer's system settings without affecting your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for more troubleshooting information. ? No display on the monitor. • Check if the monitor is powered on the monitor video connector...
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... out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your HDTV. To change the screen resolution: • From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. ? ASUS GD30CI 35 Adjust the screen resolution to fit your speakers to another computer to an electrical source and turned...
... out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your HDTV. To change the screen resolution: • From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. ? ASUS GD30CI 35 Adjust the screen resolution to fit your speakers to another computer to an electrical source and turned...
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... responding. 1. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on . Right-click , then click Eject from the menu Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to on your computer. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The DVD drive eject button is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Ensure that your area's power requirements. •...
... responding. 1. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on . Right-click , then click Eject from the menu Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to on your computer. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting The DVD drive eject button is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. Ensure that your area's power requirements. •...
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... the LAN driver ASUS GD30CI 37 If not, try another monitor. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected to your computer. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is on your computer. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not properly connected to the discrete VGA port. Action Connect the LAN cable to the correct VGA port...
... the LAN driver ASUS GD30CI 37 If not, try another monitor. LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not connected to your computer. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is on your computer. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not properly connected to the discrete VGA port. Action Connect the LAN cable to the correct VGA port...
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... audio ports. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to multi-channel. If one port failed, check if the port is set to ASUS Service Center 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 assistance. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with a new hard disk drive...
... audio ports. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to multi-channel. If one port failed, check if the port is set to ASUS Service Center 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 assistance. Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with a new hard disk drive...
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... you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to its full speed when the computer is powering on. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. The CPU fan has been replaced. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. ASUS GD30CI 39 The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to the latest version...
... you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to its full speed when the computer is powering on. Update the BIOS to download the latest BIOS versions. The CPU fan has been replaced. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. ASUS GD30CI 39 The fan slows down after turning on its default settings. in use. Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to the latest version...
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... the setup screen appears. 2. Press the power button on your desktop PC. 3. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your Desktop PC for a few minutes until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings. Wait for the first time: 1. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 10 operating system...
... the setup screen appears. 2. Press the power button on your desktop PC. 3. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your Desktop PC for a few minutes until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings. Wait for the first time: 1. To start your computer for the first time, a series of your Windows® 10 operating system...
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... screen. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Refer to the steps below to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Opens the Narrator Settings. Follow the onscreen instructions to use this option. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your data before using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings. Under this option. ASUS Desktop PC 49 This process may take a while to its original factory settings...
... screen. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Refer to the steps below to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Opens the Narrator Settings. Follow the onscreen instructions to use this option. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in your data before using the Remove everything and reinstall options in PC Settings. Under this option. ASUS Desktop PC 49 This process may take a while to its original factory settings...
