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... features...24 Bottom features 25 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Connecting the optional docking to the main box 28 Setting up your Mini Desktop PC 30 Powering on...36 Using a VESA mount (optional 37 Chapter 3: Using your Mini Desktop PC Proper posture when using your Mini Desktop PC 42 Tips on using your Mini Desktop PC 43 Using the optical drive 44 Inserting an optical disc 44 Manual eject hole 46 Mini Desktop PC User Guide 3
... features...24 Bottom features 25 Chapter 2: Hardware setup Connecting the optional docking to the main box 28 Setting up your Mini Desktop PC 30 Powering on...36 Using a VESA mount (optional 37 Chapter 3: Using your Mini Desktop PC Proper posture when using your Mini Desktop PC 42 Tips on using your Mini Desktop PC 43 Using the optical drive 44 Inserting an optical disc 44 Manual eject hole 46 Mini Desktop PC User Guide 3
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... Restoring your system settings 54 Using Windows® 7 Action Center 55 Using Windows® Update 55 Setting up a user account and password 56 Using Windows® Help and Support 56 Microsoft's Windows® 8.1 Downgrade Notices 57 Changing your operating system to Windows® 8.1 58 Working with Windows® 8.1 60 Starting for the first time 60 Windows® UI...61 Start button...65 Customizing your Start screen 67 Working with Windows® apps 68 Customizing apps 68 Accessing the Apps screen...
... Restoring your system settings 54 Using Windows® 7 Action Center 55 Using Windows® Update 55 Setting up a user account and password 56 Using Windows® Help and Support 56 Microsoft's Windows® 8.1 Downgrade Notices 57 Changing your operating system to Windows® 8.1 58 Working with Windows® 8.1 60 Starting for the first time 60 Windows® UI...61 Start button...65 Customizing your Start screen 67 Working with Windows® apps 68 Customizing apps 68 Accessing the Apps screen...
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... Tool ...99 Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage 102 Chapter 6: Replaceable/upgradable components Hard drive...106 Random-access memory (RAM) module 113 Central Processing Unit (CPU 118 Chapter 7: Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) Knowing BIOS 132 Entering BIOS 132 BIOS menu options 133 Main ...133 Advanced...134 Boot ...135 Tool ...136 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 137 Configuring HDD access 138 Configuring USB ports 141 Troubleshooting Power ...148 Display ...149 LAN ...150 Audio ...151 System ...152 CPU ...153 CPU ...154 Mini Desktop PC User Guide 5
... Tool ...99 Intel® SBA (Small Business Advantage 102 Chapter 6: Replaceable/upgradable components Hard drive...106 Random-access memory (RAM) module 113 Central Processing Unit (CPU 118 Chapter 7: Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) Knowing BIOS 132 Entering BIOS 132 BIOS menu options 133 Main ...133 Advanced...134 Boot ...135 Tool ...136 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 137 Configuring HDD access 138 Configuring USB ports 141 Troubleshooting Power ...148 Display ...149 LAN ...150 Audio ...151 System ...152 CPU ...153 CPU ...154 Mini Desktop PC User Guide 5
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... of using ASUS Business Manager in your Mini Desktop PC. Mini Desktop PC User Guide 7 Chapter 4: Supported operating systems This chapter provides an overview of using your Mini Desktop PC for usage. Chapter 6: Replaceable/upgradable components This chapter provides installation details to prepare and setup your Mini Desktop PC. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter provides you with information on using operating systems in your Mini Desktop PC. About this user guide This user guide provides...
... of using ASUS Business Manager in your Mini Desktop PC. Mini Desktop PC User Guide 7 Chapter 4: Supported operating systems This chapter provides an overview of using your Mini Desktop PC for usage. Chapter 6: Replaceable/upgradable components This chapter provides installation details to prepare and setup your Mini Desktop PC. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter provides you with information on using operating systems in your Mini Desktop PC. About this user guide This user guide provides...
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Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 10 Mini Desktop PC User Guide Doing so may cause build-up . • Ensure that the operating voltage of your Mini Desktop PC matches the voltage of your power source. Servicing and replacement of parts • Do not disassemble or attempt to the user guide and take note of the safety instructions before operating your Mini Desktop PC. • Follow the...
Contact your local ASUS service center for assistance. 10 Mini Desktop PC User Guide Doing so may cause build-up . • Ensure that the operating voltage of your Mini Desktop PC matches the voltage of your power source. Servicing and replacement of parts • Do not disassemble or attempt to the user guide and take note of the safety instructions before operating your Mini Desktop PC. • Follow the...
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Main box The main box contains the operating system and main hardware peripherals of these devices: a main box and an optional docking. Docking (optional) The docking is made up of your Mini Desktop PC. Getting to know your Mini Desktop PC to your Mini Desktop PC. It also includes a set ot I /O ports for external device connectivity. 14 Mini Desktop PC User Guide It contains an optical disc drive and additional I /O ports that connects your Mini Desktop PC Your Mini Desktop PC is an optional accessory to external devices.
Main box The main box contains the operating system and main hardware peripherals of these devices: a main box and an optional docking. Docking (optional) The docking is made up of your Mini Desktop PC. Getting to know your Mini Desktop PC to your Mini Desktop PC. It also includes a set ot I /O ports for external device connectivity. 14 Mini Desktop PC User Guide It contains an optical disc drive and additional I /O ports that connects your Mini Desktop PC Your Mini Desktop PC is an optional accessory to external devices.
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... port to connect to a local area network. * on selected models only Mini Desktop PC User Guide 17 NOTE: For more details about using this exclusively with the USB bridge, refer to connect the main box with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. Rear features DVI-I USB 2.0 port The USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus 2.0) port is compatible with the docking of your Mini Desktop PC section in this user guide. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to the Setting...
... port to connect to a local area network. * on selected models only Mini Desktop PC User Guide 17 NOTE: For more details about using this exclusively with the USB bridge, refer to connect the main box with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. Rear features DVI-I USB 2.0 port The USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus 2.0) port is compatible with the docking of your Mini Desktop PC section in this user guide. LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to the Setting...
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Push the drive tray gently to hear some spinning and vibrating in the optical drive. NOTE: While data is normal to close the optical drive. E. Push down the disc's plastic hub until it is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. D. Mini Desktop PC User Guide 45
Push the drive tray gently to hear some spinning and vibrating in the optical drive. NOTE: While data is normal to close the optical drive. E. Push down the disc's plastic hub until it is being read, it snaps onto the optical drive hub. D. Mini Desktop PC User Guide 45
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... until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. The system loads the new settings then restarts. 9. To start your account later, refer to the Setting up a password for the user name and Mini Desktop PC name then click Next. 5. To skip this step without entering any information. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings of your Mini Desktop PC. Key in the...
... until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. The system loads the new settings then restarts. 9. To start your account later, refer to the Setting up a password for the user name and Mini Desktop PC name then click Next. 5. To skip this step without entering any information. Select Use recommended settings or Install important updates only to set up the security settings of your Mini Desktop PC. Key in the...
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... Desktop PC. Type the user name. 5. Select the user that you with guides and answers about using the applications included with your Windows® 7. Using Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you would like to set up a password: 1. Select Manage another account. 3. Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. 6. Once finished, click Create password. Click > Getting Started > Add new users. 2. NOTE: Connec to the Internet to use...
... Desktop PC. Type the user name. 5. Select the user that you with guides and answers about using the applications included with your Windows® 7. Using Windows® Help and Support Windows® Help and Support provides you would like to set up a password: 1. Select Manage another account. 3. Select either Standard user or Administrator as the user type. 6. Once finished, click Create password. Click > Getting Started > Add new users. 2. NOTE: Connec to the Internet to use...
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... default settings. 4. When you see this message, press any key to boot from CD or DVD... Turn on your Mini Desktop PC. While booting, your system. 9. Carefully read the ASUS Recovery Tool license agreement. Select OS Type > Windows UEFI mode. 8. While on the BIOS setup, press the F5 key then select Yes to enter BIOS. 2. Select the Advanced menu > LPSS & SCC Configuration. 5. Select the Boot menu > Secure Boot menu. 7. Insert the Windows® 8.1 Recovery DVD into the optical drive...
... default settings. 4. When you see this message, press any key to boot from CD or DVD... Turn on your Mini Desktop PC. While booting, your system. 9. Carefully read the ASUS Recovery Tool license agreement. Select OS Type > Windows UEFI mode. 8. While on the BIOS setup, press the F5 key then select Yes to enter BIOS. 2. Select the Advanced menu > LPSS & SCC Configuration. 5. Select the Boot menu > Secure Boot menu. 7. Insert the Windows® 8.1 Recovery DVD into the optical drive...
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.... 80 Mini Desktop PC User Guide From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. Turn on your Mini Desktop PC to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection. • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your computer. 3. NOTES: • For more details, refer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). 2. From the Windows® taskbar...
.... 80 Mini Desktop PC User Guide From the Open Network and Sharing Center screen, click Change Adapter settings. 4. Turn on your Mini Desktop PC to the sections Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection or Configuring a static IP network connection. • Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your computer. 3. NOTES: • For more details, refer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). 2. From the Windows® taskbar...
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... reliability. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. NOTES: You may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance on replacing the hard drive of the main box then set aside. 106 Mini Desktop PC User Guide The hard drive is compatible with a replaceable/upgradable hard drive that is attached to a drive bay in the main...
... reliability. Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. NOTES: You may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance on replacing the hard drive of the main box then set aside. 106 Mini Desktop PC User Guide The hard drive is compatible with a replaceable/upgradable hard drive that is attached to a drive bay in the main...
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Refer to the following steps if you install the RAM module under professional supervision. WARNING! A. Mini Desktop PC User Guide 113 Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. You may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance. NOTE: It is recommended that you want to ensure maximum...
Refer to the following steps if you install the RAM module under professional supervision. WARNING! A. Mini Desktop PC User Guide 113 Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, etc.) before removing the compartment cover. You may also visit an authorized service center for further assistance. NOTE: It is recommended that you want to ensure maximum...
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... the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI...
... the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to instability or boot failure. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to "UEFI...
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... to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com 1. Mini Desktop PC User Guide 137 NOTE: Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys...
... to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com 1. Mini Desktop PC User Guide 137 NOTE: Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys...
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... discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on the monitor video connector is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the VGA port has display. When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that your monitor is bent. Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off . Mini Desktop PC User Guide 145 The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is...
... discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on the monitor video connector is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the VGA port has display. When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display. • Ensure that your monitor is bent. Press the Number Lock key to turn the LED off . Mini Desktop PC User Guide 145 The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is...
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... with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to scan for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. There is too slow Possible Cause Action Too many programs Close some of the are installed. System Problem System speed is...
... with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for your computer. • Reinstall the operating system. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to scan for servicing. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. There is too slow Possible Cause Action Too many programs Close some of the are installed. System Problem System speed is...
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CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. It is booting up. Old BIOS version Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is powering on the computer. The fan slows down after turning on . The BIOS settings Restore the BIOS to the latest version. default settings. Mini Desktop PC User Guide 153 The fan runs on its have been changed. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions. Possible Cause Action Your computer is normal.
CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. It is booting up. Old BIOS version Update the BIOS to its full speed when the computer is powering on the computer. The fan slows down after turning on . The BIOS settings Restore the BIOS to the latest version. default settings. Mini Desktop PC User Guide 153 The fan runs on its have been changed. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com to download the latest BIOS versions. Possible Cause Action Your computer is normal.
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... too noisy when in an area with the computer. good air flow. • Update the BIOS. NOTE: If the problem still persists, refer to clean the inner space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for the service center information. 154 Mini Desktop PC User Guide Computer is working in use. Action Ensure that your Mini Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center.
... too noisy when in an area with the computer. good air flow. • Update the BIOS. NOTE: If the problem still persists, refer to clean the inner space of the chassis. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for the service center information. 154 Mini Desktop PC User Guide Computer is working in use. Action Ensure that your Mini Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center.