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...19 Using the memory card reader 20 Connecting microphone and speakers 21 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive 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: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 31 Appendix: Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 41 Using Windows® 7 desktop 42 Managing your files and folders 44 Restoring your...
...19 Using the memory card reader 20 Connecting microphone and speakers 21 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive 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: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 31 Appendix: Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Chapter 1: Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 41 Using Windows® 7 desktop 42 Managing your files and folders 44 Restoring your...
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Contents Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time 49 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 49 Using the Windows® UI 50 Working with Windows® apps 53 Other keyboard shortcuts 58 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 59 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 59 Entering the BIOS Setup 60 Chapter 3: Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 61 Configuring the screen resolution settings 62 Configuring the Internet connection settings 63 Recovering your system 72 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information 77
Contents Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time 49 Windows® 8.1 lock screen 49 Using the Windows® UI 50 Working with Windows® apps 53 Other keyboard shortcuts 58 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 59 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 59 Entering the BIOS Setup 60 Chapter 3: Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 61 Configuring the screen resolution settings 62 Configuring the Internet connection settings 63 Recovering your system 72 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information 77
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... packaging materials. The use of shielded cables for you to be determined by one or more of the monitor to the graphics card is required to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to operate this unit not expressly approved by the manufacturer. We believe in providing solutions for connection of the following...
... packaging materials. The use of shielded cables for you to be determined by one or more of the monitor to the graphics card is required to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to operate this unit not expressly approved by the manufacturer. We believe in providing solutions for connection of the following...
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... environments. Wipe the Desktop PC using an adapter or extension cord. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. Hazardous moving parts. 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 the...
... environments. Wipe the Desktop PC using an adapter or extension cord. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your retailer. Hazardous moving parts. 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 the...
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... panel 8 1 2 3 4 2 5 6 7 1. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. 5. HDD LED. Slim type optical disk drive bay is for your computer. 2. Optical disk drive eject button. This port connects to a microphone. 4. Slim type optical disk drive bay. SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS/MS PRO/MS PRO HG/MSXC/MMC card slot. Insert a supported memory card into this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 8. Press this button to USB 3.0 ports for a faster and better performance for slim type DVD- These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse...
... panel 8 1 2 3 4 2 5 6 7 1. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. 5. HDD LED. Slim type optical disk drive bay is for your computer. 2. Optical disk drive eject button. This port connects to a microphone. 4. Slim type optical disk drive bay. SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS/MS PRO/MS PRO HG/MSXC/MMC card slot. Insert a supported memory card into this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. 8. Press this button to USB 3.0 ports for a faster and better performance for slim type DVD- These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse...
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... cable. 6. ��L�A�N��(�R�J-�4��5�)�p��o�r�t�. This port is used to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS BT1AG 13 This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner or other serial devices. 4. This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system. 3. Parallel port (optional). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED...
... cable. 6. ��L�A�N��(�R�J-�4��5�)�p��o�r�t�. This port is used to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS BT1AG 13 This port connects a parallel printer, a scanner or other serial devices. 4. This port connects a display monitor or home-theater system. 3. Parallel port (optional). LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED...
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... used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. 14. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 15. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or speaker. This port is for your USB 3.0 devices. 16. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel...
... used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. 14. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . 15. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a headphone or speaker. This port is for your USB 3.0 devices. 16. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel...
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... display output ports Connect your monitor to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Plug the monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer. Connect a monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-I monitor to the DVI-I port, or an HDMI monitor to a power source. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power adapter to your computer. 2. To connect an external monitor using...
... display output ports Connect your monitor to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Plug the monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer. Connect a monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-I monitor to the DVI-I port, or an HDMI monitor to a power source. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power adapter to your computer. 2. To connect an external monitor using...
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... AutoPlay window to access your files. • If AutoPlay is NOT enabled on your computer, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start Screen's thumbnail. From the pop-up and blinks when data is displayed on the Start Screen thumbnail. To use each media independently. ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use "Safely Remove Hardware...
... AutoPlay window to access your files. • If AutoPlay is NOT enabled on your computer, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start Screen's thumbnail. From the pop-up and blinks when data is displayed on the Start Screen thumbnail. To use each media independently. ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use "Safely Remove Hardware...
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... disable or enable the front and rear USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports: 1. Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Configuration > USB Single Port Control. 3. Press to save the changes made. ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. ASUS BT1AG 27 Refer to Chapter 1 for the locations...
... disable or enable the front and rear USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports: 1. Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable the selected USB port. 5. Click Exit and select Save Changes & Reset to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > USB Configuration > USB Single Port Control. 3. Press to save the changes made. ENGLISH Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS You can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. ASUS BT1AG 27 Refer to Chapter 1 for the locations...
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... powered on the number key pad are not working. My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. • The first time you connect your USB storage device to your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is on, the keys on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are used to the VGA port has display. When using multiple monitors...
... powered on the number key pad are not working. My computer cannot detect my USB storage device. • The first time you connect your USB storage device to your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is on, the keys on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings are used to the VGA port has display. When using multiple monitors...
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... you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to an electrical source and turned on the Start Screen's thumbnail. Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is displayed as . The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is...
... you connect your speakers to the Line out port (lime) on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your speak is connected to an electrical source and turned on the Start Screen's thumbnail. Right-click , then click Eject from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is displayed as . The DVD drive cannot read a disc. • Check if the disc is...
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... using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to another LAN cable. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Ensure that your computer is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer. ENGLISH Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is properly connected to a router or hub. Ensure the LAN LED...
... using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to another LAN cable. Network settings Problems caused by the anti-virus software Driver problems Action Connect the LAN cable to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Ensure that your computer is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer. ENGLISH Display Problem No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) Possible Cause The signal cable is properly connected to a router or hub. Ensure the LAN LED...
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... area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow. Try both the front and back audio ports. Try using another speaker or headphone. Move your computer to your computer's user manual for your computer. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is...
... area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • Contact the ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. • Replace with better air flow. Try both the front and back audio ports. Try using another speaker or headphone. Move your computer to your computer's user manual for your computer. Computer virus attack Hard disk drive failure Memory module problems There is...
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... are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Computer is normal. The system temperature is working in use. Restore the BIOS to your computer is too high. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed when the computer is powering on its default settings. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try...
... are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. Computer is normal. The system temperature is working in use. Restore the BIOS to your computer is too high. If the problem still persists, refer to its full speed when the computer is powering on its default settings. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try...
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... set up a password for your language, then click Next. 3. To skip this step without entering any information. Review your computer on. The system loads the new settings and restarts. Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the user name and computer name, then click Next. 5. Turn your date and time settings. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates...
... set up a password for your language, then click Next. 3. To skip this step without entering any information. Review your computer on. The system loads the new settings and restarts. Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the user name and computer name, then click Next. 5. Turn your date and time settings. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates...
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... activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Select Create a password. 3. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Click Next. 4. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in a password and confirm it . Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your location. It is purchased separately. Key in your computer...
... activate Trend Micro Internet Security: 1. Select Create a password. 3. Run the Trend Micro Internet Security application. 2. Click Next. 4. Getting Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you with guides and answers in using the applications in a password and confirm it . Activating the anti-virus software Trend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your location. It is purchased separately. Key in your computer...
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..., drivers, and utilities installed on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to Microsoft, you have problems with the recovery process. Your Desktop PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Using the system recovery partition: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 72 Chapter 2: Using Windows...
..., drivers, and utilities installed on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to Microsoft, you have problems with the recovery process. Your Desktop PC needs to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Restart the Desktop PC and press on bootup and select the optical drive (may lose important data because of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Using the system recovery partition: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the image. 72 Chapter 2: Using Windows...
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... data before using this notice from the ASUS Support site at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to avoid losing important files. Click Reset. • The F9 recovery function is installed. 6. Restoring will be unusable. Back up before doing recovery inside Windows® 8.1. Click Next. 5. In case your operating system fails, use the bundled recovery DVD to the Removing everything and reinstalling Windows section for...
... data before using this notice from the ASUS Support site at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. DO NOT remove the Recovery disc, unless instructed to avoid losing important files. Click Reset. • The F9 recovery function is installed. 6. Restoring will be unusable. Back up before doing recovery inside Windows® 8.1. Click Next. 5. In case your operating system fails, use the bundled recovery DVD to the Removing everything and reinstalling Windows section for...
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... remove my files. 7. Recovering from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this option. • Disconnect all your important data. 74 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions ENGLISH To reset your PC by using this to avoid restoring Windows on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during bootup. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6. Creating a USB recovery drive...
... remove my files. 7. Recovering from a system image file You can create a USB recovery drive and use this option. • Disconnect all your important data. 74 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions ENGLISH To reset your PC by using this to avoid restoring Windows on your USB storage device will be permanently deleted during bootup. 2. Insert the Recovery DVD into the optical drive. Select Only the drive where the Windows is installed. 6. Creating a USB recovery drive...