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...speakers 38 Changing to the external audio output 42 Connecting multiple external displays 43 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 45 Using the memory card reader (optional 46 Using the optical drive (on selected models only 47 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 48 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 49 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...51 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 58 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager...59 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
...speakers 38 Changing to the external audio output 42 Connecting multiple external displays 43 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 45 Using the memory card reader (optional 46 Using the optical drive (on selected models only 47 Configuring the USB ports using the BIOS 48 Configuring the HDD security setting using the BIOS 49 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...51 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 58 Chapter 5 Using ASUS Business Manager ASUS Business Manager...59 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
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... environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other body parts away from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself.
... environments. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to or use damaged power cords, accessories, or other body parts away from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself.
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.... Power button. Microphone port. Memory card readers (optional). This area contains one or more memory card reader slots. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. The Universal Serial Bus 3.1 gen1 (USB 3.1 gen1) or Type-C port connects to turn on your USB 3.1 gen1 devices. Headphone port. ASUS Desktop PC 15 USB 3.1 gen1 or Type-C port (only for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for data transfer). ENGLISH • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 gen1 port when installing Windows® operating...
.... Power button. Microphone port. Memory card readers (optional). This area contains one or more memory card reader slots. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. The Universal Serial Bus 3.1 gen1 (USB 3.1 gen1) or Type-C port connects to turn on your USB 3.1 gen1 devices. Headphone port. ASUS Desktop PC 15 USB 3.1 gen1 or Type-C port (only for 5.25 inch DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW devices. The 5.25 inch optical disk drive bay is for data transfer). ENGLISH • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.1 gen1 port when installing Windows® operating...
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... inch optical disk drive bay. Flashing: The HDD is ready. Power button. Headphone port. ASUS Desktop PC 17 USB 2.0 ports. Press this button to USB 3.1 gen1 or Type-C devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . Optical disk drive eject button (optional). The Universal Serial Bus 3.1 gen1 (USB 3.1 gen1) or Type-C port connects to reset your computer. ENGLISH HDD LED. On: HDD is transmitting or receiving data. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Press this button to turn on your USB 3.1 gen1 devices...
... inch optical disk drive bay. Flashing: The HDD is ready. Power button. Headphone port. ASUS Desktop PC 17 USB 2.0 ports. Press this button to USB 3.1 gen1 or Type-C devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . Optical disk drive eject button (optional). The Universal Serial Bus 3.1 gen1 (USB 3.1 gen1) or Type-C port connects to reset your computer. ENGLISH HDD LED. On: HDD is transmitting or receiving data. Press this button to eject the optical disk drive tray. Press this button to turn on your USB 3.1 gen1 devices...
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... USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 devices can not be used for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to CRT and is for a PS/2 mouse. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). DVI-D port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 2.0 ports. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Front panel...
... USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices. • USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 devices can not be used for faster and better performance from RGB Signal to CRT and is for a PS/2 mouse. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). DVI-D port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 2.0 ports. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Front panel...
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... Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Desktop PC 21 This COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. Air vents. VGA port. Connect a parallel device such as a VGA monitor. LPT connector (on selected models only). ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). This port allows Gigabit connection to this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Always provide proper ventilation for pointing devices or other serial devices. These vents allow air ventilation. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing...
... Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS Desktop PC 21 This COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. Air vents. VGA port. Connect a parallel device such as a VGA monitor. LPT connector (on selected models only). ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only). This port allows Gigabit connection to this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Always provide proper ventilation for pointing devices or other serial devices. These vents allow air ventilation. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing...
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... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. The display output ports on selected models only). ENGLISH DVI-D port. Refer to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. HDMI port. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with DVI-I. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel...
... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. The display output ports on selected models only). ENGLISH DVI-D port. Refer to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. HDMI port. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with DVI-I. Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel...
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... BLINKING Data activity GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 28 Chapter 1: Getting started Line Out port (lime). In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. LPT connectors (on selected models only). LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This port allows Gigabit connection to this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Power connector. Connect a parallel device such as a mouse...
... BLINKING Data activity GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 28 Chapter 1: Getting started Line Out port (lime). In 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. LPT connectors (on selected models only). LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only). This port allows Gigabit connection to this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Power connector. Connect a parallel device such as a mouse...
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...Desktop PC 29 Serial port (on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. This port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as a VGA monitor. ENGLISH Serial port. VGA port. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. This COM port is for VGA-compatible 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. Plug the monitor...
...Desktop PC 29 Serial port (on the ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. This port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as a VGA monitor. ENGLISH Serial port. VGA port. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. This COM port is for VGA-compatible 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. Plug the monitor...
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To set display modes. Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to the monitors. D540MA Smart Card SD/MMC/MS D540MB ASUS Desktop PC 43 Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or...
To set display modes. Refer to Setting up your computer section in Chapter 1 for details on how to connect a monitor to set up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to the monitors. D540MA Smart Card SD/MMC/MS D540MB ASUS Desktop PC 43 Setting up multiple displays: 1. Connect the two monitors to your computer and connect the power cords to connect multiple external displays. Turn off your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or...
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... monitor is properly connected to the VGA port has display. Wait for it. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is on, the keys on your computer, ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected. • Connect your monitor to turn the LED...
... monitor is properly connected to the VGA port has display. Wait for it. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is on, the keys on your computer, ensure that you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for a while and go to My Computer to check if the USB storage device is detected. • Connect your monitor to turn the LED...
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... connect your speakers to the Line out port on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your computer's system sounds are working properly. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 72 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? On Windows® 7, click > Computer. My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that your speaker is displayed as . On Windows® 10, from the Start menu...
... connect your speakers to the Line out port on the front panel or the rear panel. • Check if your computer's system sounds are working properly. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the menu. 72 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting The DVD drive eject button is scratched or damaged. ? On Windows® 7, click > Computer. My speakers produce no sound. • Ensure that your speaker is displayed as . On Windows® 10, from the Start menu...
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... is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. ASUS Desktop PC 73 PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer is turned on. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator...
... is not turned Press the power key on the front panel to your area's power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. ASUS Desktop PC 73 PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another PSU on your computer is turned on. Your computer's power cord is not properly connected. • Ensure that the power cord is properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator...
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... LAN driver 74 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is properly connected to the discrete VGA port. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not properly connected to another LAN cable. Try connecting to a router or hub. LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is on. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen...
... LAN driver 74 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer is properly connected to the discrete VGA port. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is not properly connected to another LAN cable. Try connecting to a router or hub. LAN Problem Possible Cause The LAN cable is on. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen...
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headphone. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive 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. Incompatible software are running. ASUS Desktop PC 75 The system often hangs or freezes. The front and back audio ports do not work . Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is set to an area with...
headphone. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive 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. Incompatible software are running. ASUS Desktop PC 75 The system often hangs or freezes. The front and back audio ports do not work . Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is set to an area with...
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... full speed when the computer is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. The fan runs on its default settings. Computer is working ventilation for the service center information. 76 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting The BIOS settings have been changed. Visit the ASUS Support site at https://www.asus.com/support for the computer. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering...
... full speed when the computer is not enough air Ensure that you know how to reinstall the motherboard, try to the latest version. The fan runs on its default settings. Computer is working ventilation for the service center information. 76 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting The BIOS settings have been changed. Visit the ASUS Support site at https://www.asus.com/support for the computer. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering...
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Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers for Windows® 7 installation Preload the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers to be able to enter the boot screen. 5. Connect the USB storage device containing the Windows® 7 installer. 3. Ensure that you in preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Turn on your Desktop PC. 4. Select the USB storage device as the boot device. Method 1: Preloading/installing via ODD and USB device 1. The following steps guide you have the following: • ASUS Support DVD (included with your Desktop PC...
Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers for Windows® 7 installation Preload the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers to be able to enter the boot screen. 5. Connect the USB storage device containing the Windows® 7 installer. 3. Ensure that you in preloading the USB 2.0/3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. Turn on your Desktop PC. 4. Select the USB storage device as the boot device. Method 1: Preloading/installing via ODD and USB device 1. The following steps guide you have the following: • ASUS Support DVD (included with your Desktop PC...
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... ASUS Support DVD in it . The USB 2.0/3.0 driver loads automatically during the installation startup. 7. In your ASUS Desktop PC for steps 2 to 9. 2. Ensure that you have the following: • ASUS Support DVD (included with your Desktop PC package) • Windows® 7 installation DVD • Desktop or Notebook PC (with Intel® CPU except Skylake or Braswell CPU)* • ASUS Desktop PC** • USB storage device (with 8GB or more capacity) • Internal/external Optical Disk Drive (ODD) • *Use...
... ASUS Support DVD in it . The USB 2.0/3.0 driver loads automatically during the installation startup. 7. In your ASUS Desktop PC for steps 2 to 9. 2. Ensure that you have the following: • ASUS Support DVD (included with your Desktop PC package) • Windows® 7 installation DVD • Desktop or Notebook PC (with Intel® CPU except Skylake or Braswell CPU)* • ASUS Desktop PC** • USB storage device (with 8GB or more capacity) • Internal/external Optical Disk Drive (ODD) • *Use...
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... USB storage device as the boot device. 8. The USB 2.0/3.0 driver is loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to skip this ISO file onto an empty DVD to guide you start your password, then click Next. You may now start for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Review your ASUS Desktop PC, insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an external ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation...
... USB storage device as the boot device. 8. The USB 2.0/3.0 driver is loaded automatically during POST (Power-On Self Test) to skip this ISO file onto an empty DVD to guide you start your password, then click Next. You may now start for a few minutes until the Set Up Windows screen appears. 2. Review your ASUS Desktop PC, insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into an external ODD or connect the USB storage device with modified Windows® 7 installation...
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... network settings). The system recovery partition is the partition without volume label on your Desktop PC. Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on Disk 0. Take your Desktop PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Highlight Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press . 3. DO NOT delete the system recovery partition, which is created at the factory and cannot be powered...
... network settings). The system recovery partition is the partition without volume label on your Desktop PC. Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on Disk 0. Take your Desktop PC to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Highlight Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press . 3. DO NOT delete the system recovery partition, which is created at the factory and cannot be powered...