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...infringement under this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. 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. All Rights Reserved. or any...you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for bodily injury (including death) and damage to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission ...
...infringement under this Warranty Statement, up to the listed contract price of a default on which ASUS, its reseller. 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. All Rights Reserved. or any...you are entitled to claim damages from ASUS, ASUS is the maximum for bodily injury (including death) and damage to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission ...
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... Getting started...20 Connect the AC power adapter to your Mini PC 20 Connect a display panel to your device 22 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 26 Turn on your Mini PC...27 Turning off your Mini PC...28 Putting your Mini PC to sleep 28 Entering BIOS Setup...28 Load default BIOS settings 29 Upgrading your Mini PC Removing the bottom cover 32 Replacing the bottom cover 33 Installing memory modules 34 Installing an M.2 SSD...36 Installing a wireless card...38...
... Getting started...20 Connect the AC power adapter to your Mini PC 20 Connect a display panel to your device 22 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 26 Turn on your Mini PC...27 Turning off your Mini PC...28 Putting your Mini PC to sleep 28 Entering BIOS Setup...28 Load default BIOS settings 29 Upgrading your Mini PC Removing the bottom cover 32 Replacing the bottom cover 33 Installing memory modules 34 Installing an M.2 SSD...36 Installing a wireless card...38...
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... chapter provides you with information on the TPM options. Appendix This section includes notices and safety statements your Mini PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Mini PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Getting to upgrade the memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state drive of your Mini PC.
... chapter provides you with information on the TPM options. Appendix This section includes notices and safety statements your Mini PC. About this manual This manual provides information about the hardware and software features of your Mini PC, organized through the following chapters: Chapter 1: Getting to upgrade the memory modules, wireless modules, and hard disk drive / solid state drive of your Mini PC.
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... components. 8 PN Series For details on these accessories, refer to their respective user manuals. • If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty card to -date and accurate product specifications are available on www.asus.com for download. • Product and accessory images are for replacement of sale...
... components. 8 PN Series For details on these accessories, refer to their respective user manuals. • If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty card to -date and accurate product specifications are available on www.asus.com for download. • Product and accessory images are for replacement of sale...
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... external microphone. Features Front view Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up to your MiniPC. 10 PN Series USB 3.2 Gen 2 port The USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up when your headset. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Infrared (IR) sensor The IR sensor detects signals from a remote control, allowing you to access CEC compatible devices...
... external microphone. Features Front view Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up to your MiniPC. 10 PN Series USB 3.2 Gen 2 port The USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up when your headset. Headphone/Headset jack This port allows you to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Infrared (IR) sensor The IR sensor detects signals from a remote control, allowing you to access CEC compatible devices...
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Rear view The USB Type-C® port is compatible with PN42. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s. 14 PN Series USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is only available as a configurable option with USB 2.0 devices, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
Rear view The USB Type-C® port is compatible with PN42. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Universal Serial Bus) port provides a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s. 14 PN Series USB 2.0 port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is only available as a configurable option with USB 2.0 devices, such as keyboards, pointing devices, flash disk drives, external HDDs, speakers, cameras and printers.
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... the cabling and output device. Connect any CEC compatible device that you to connect your Mini PC to a local network. LAN port The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps connection to an external display. DisplayPort This port allows you want to control with a remote control to this port, and make sure that the device's HDMI-CEC is enabled. • When using only this port as a display output source, this port will support...
... the cabling and output device. Connect any CEC compatible device that you to connect your Mini PC to a local network. LAN port The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps connection to an external display. DisplayPort This port allows you want to control with a remote control to this port, and make sure that the device's HDMI-CEC is enabled. • When using only this port as a display output source, this port will support...
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... not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Mini PC using Kensington® security products. NOTE: Please refer to the following information on selected models only) The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with this jack supplies power to the Mini PC. Power input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps connection to a local network...
... not cover the adapter and keep it away from your Mini PC using Kensington® security products. NOTE: Please refer to the following information on selected models only) The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with this jack supplies power to the Mini PC. Power input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps connection to a local network...
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... the cabling and output device. DisplayPort This port allows you to connect your Mini PC to an external display. • USB power delivery with PN42) This USB Type-C® (Universal Serial Bus) port provides the following: • Transfer rate of 5V / 3A output. NOTE: When using only this port as a display output source, this port will support a resolution of up to an external display. NOTE: When using only this port as a display output...
... the cabling and output device. DisplayPort This port allows you to connect your Mini PC to an external display. • USB power delivery with PN42) This USB Type-C® (Universal Serial Bus) port provides the following: • Transfer rate of 5V / 3A output. NOTE: When using only this port as a display output source, this port will support a resolution of up to an external display. NOTE: When using only this port as a display output...
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... by the cabling and output device. VGA port This port allows you to connect devices that have serial ports such as a display output source, this port will support a resolution of up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz. Serial (COM) connector The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to connect your Mini PC to an external display. NOTE: When using only this port as an LCD TV or monitor, to allow viewing on a larger external display. HDMI port The HDMI (High...
... by the cabling and output device. VGA port This port allows you to connect devices that have serial ports such as a display output source, this port will support a resolution of up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz. Serial (COM) connector The 9-pin serial (COM) connector allows you to connect your Mini PC to an external display. NOTE: When using only this port as an LCD TV or monitor, to allow viewing on a larger external display. HDMI port The HDMI (High...
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To connect a display panel to your Mini PC: Connect one end of a VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB Type-C® cable to an external display, and the other end of the cable to your Mini PC's VGA port, HDMI port, DisplayPort, or USB Type-C® port. 22 PN Series Connect a display panel to your device You can connect a display panel or projector to your device that has the following connectors: • VGA port • HDMI port • DisplayPort • USB Type-C® port NOTE: These ports may vary depending on the model.
To connect a display panel to your Mini PC: Connect one end of a VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB Type-C® cable to an external display, and the other end of the cable to your Mini PC's VGA port, HDMI port, DisplayPort, or USB Type-C® port. 22 PN Series Connect a display panel to your device You can connect a display panel or projector to your device that has the following connectors: • VGA port • HDMI port • DisplayPort • USB Type-C® port NOTE: These ports may vary depending on the model.
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... @60Hz. * The ports may be displayed simultaneously. • Using one of up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz. - HDMI™ port Supports a resolution of the ports listed below as the only display output source will provide the following maximum resolution**: - Configurable VGA port Supports a resolution of up to 4096 x 2160 @60Hz. - Configurable USB Type-C® port Supports a resolution of up to three display panels may vary depending on model and selected options*. NOTE: •...
... @60Hz. * The ports may be displayed simultaneously. • Using one of up to 3840 x 2160 @60Hz. - HDMI™ port Supports a resolution of the ports listed below as the only display output source will provide the following maximum resolution**: - Configurable VGA port Supports a resolution of up to 4096 x 2160 @60Hz. - Configurable USB Type-C® port Supports a resolution of up to three display panels may vary depending on model and selected options*. NOTE: •...
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NOTE: The keyboard varies depending on the country (or region) of your Mini PC. To connect a keyboard and mouse to your Mini PC. Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any USB keyboard and mouse to your Mini PC: Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard and mouse set. You can connect generally any of the USB ports of sale. 26 PN Series
NOTE: The keyboard varies depending on the country (or region) of your Mini PC. To connect a keyboard and mouse to your Mini PC. Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any USB keyboard and mouse to your Mini PC: Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse You can also connect a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard and mouse set. You can connect generally any of the USB ports of sale. 26 PN Series
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... Sleep. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Turning off . Entering BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for Control Panel in the Windows Search Box, then navigate to Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power button does, and set When I press the power button to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 28 PN Series...
... Sleep. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Turning off . Entering BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for Control Panel in the Windows Search Box, then navigate to Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power button does, and set When I press the power button to ensure optimal performance. Do not change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. 28 PN Series...
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Select the Load Optimized Defaults option or press . 4. Navigate to load the default BIOS values. Select OK to the Exit menu. 3. PN Series 29 Load default BIOS settings To load the default values for each of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your BIOS: 1. NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of the parameters in your Mini PC. 2. Enter the BIOS by pressing or from the POST screen.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults option or press . 4. Navigate to load the default BIOS values. Select OK to the Exit menu. 3. PN Series 29 Load default BIOS settings To load the default values for each of software controlled diagnostic tests that run when you turn on your BIOS: 1. NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of the parameters in your Mini PC. 2. Enter the BIOS by pressing or from the POST screen.
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... in the illustration. 32 PN Series Removing the bottom cover 1. Turn off your hands are for further assistance. • Ensure that you install or upgrade the memory modules, wireless card, aluminum plate, and solid state drive (SSD), under professional supervision. Place the Mini PC on the model. IMPORTANT! • It is recommended that your Mini PC then disconnect all cables and peripherals. 2.
... in the illustration. 32 PN Series Removing the bottom cover 1. Turn off your hands are for further assistance. • Ensure that you install or upgrade the memory modules, wireless card, aluminum plate, and solid state drive (SSD), under professional supervision. Place the Mini PC on the model. IMPORTANT! • It is recommended that your Mini PC then disconnect all cables and peripherals. 2.
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... selected models You may be disabled. • Using the Microsoft Management Console a. Navigate to Start > Run or press [Windows Key] + R. About the TPM The system comes with dTPM: • Using the Windows Security App a. Navigate to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Device Security. c. If you see a message confirming TPM is ready to use the following methods to check whether your system comes with two (2) TPM options: firmware...
... selected models You may be disabled. • Using the Microsoft Management Console a. Navigate to Start > Run or press [Windows Key] + R. About the TPM The system comes with dTPM: • Using the Windows Security App a. Navigate to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Device Security. c. If you see a message confirming TPM is ready to use the following methods to check whether your system comes with two (2) TPM options: firmware...
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... changes. Make sure you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the system. - The system does not function properly even if you encounter the following technical problems with a minimum distance of electrical current still flows. The power cord or plug is damaged. - Always unplug the power cord from the power outlets before you operate...
... changes. Make sure you use an extension cord, make sure that the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the system. - The system does not function properly even if you encounter the following technical problems with a minimum distance of electrical current still flows. The power cord or plug is damaged. - Always unplug the power cord from the power outlets before you operate...
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... throw the device in municipal waste. More information about EPEAT program and purchaser guidance can be found on the EPEAT website www.epeat.net. 54 PN Series Ecodesign Directive European Union announced a framework for the setting of specific products or across multiple product types. This product has been designed to the highest standards for ASUS EPEAT...
... throw the device in municipal waste. More information about EPEAT program and purchaser guidance can be found on the EPEAT website www.epeat.net. 54 PN Series Ecodesign Directive European Union announced a framework for the setting of specific products or across multiple product types. This product has been designed to the highest standards for ASUS EPEAT...
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... mouse, press any key on power management and its benefits to the environment. Department of the U.S. The monitor is automatically set to sleep after 30 minutes of user inactivity; ENERGY STAR® Qualified Product ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS...
... mouse, press any key on power management and its benefits to the environment. Department of the U.S. The monitor is automatically set to sleep after 30 minutes of user inactivity; ENERGY STAR® Qualified Product ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS...
