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... personal property; This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/ UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) ... from ASUS. 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. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY...
... personal property; This limit also applies to ASUS' suppliers and its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. SERVICE AND SUPPORT Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support/ UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ASUS LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) ... from ASUS. 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. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY...
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... power adapter to your Mini PC 20 Connect a display panel to your Mini PC 22 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 25 Turn on your Mini PC...26 Turning off your Mini PC...27 Putting your Mini PC to sleep 27 Entering BIOS Setup...27 Load default BIOS settings 28 Upgrading your Mini PC Removing the bottom cover 31 Replacing the bottom cover 33 Installing memory modules 35 Installing a 2.5" HDD or SSD 36 Installing an M.2 SSD...38 Installing a wireless card...
... power adapter to your Mini PC 20 Connect a display panel to your Mini PC 22 Connect the USB cable from keyboard or mouse 25 Turn on your Mini PC...26 Turning off your Mini PC...27 Putting your Mini PC to sleep 27 Entering BIOS Setup...27 Load default BIOS settings 28 Upgrading your Mini PC Removing the bottom cover 31 Replacing the bottom cover 33 Installing memory modules 35 Installing a 2.5" HDD or SSD 36 Installing an M.2 SSD...38 Installing a wireless card...
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... with information on using your Mini PC. Appendix This section includes notices and safety statements for your Mini PC. ASUS Mini PC PN Series 5 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...
... with information on using your Mini PC. Appendix This section includes notices and safety statements for your Mini PC. ASUS Mini PC PN Series 5 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...
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NOTE: • *The bundled power adapter may vary by model and territory. • Some bundled accessories may vary depending on these accessories, refer to the ASUS Service Center for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. For details on model. • If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty card to their respective user manuals. • The device illustration is for replacement of the defective components. 8 ASUS Mini PC PN Series
NOTE: • *The bundled power adapter may vary by model and territory. • Some bundled accessories may vary depending on these accessories, refer to the ASUS Service Center for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. For details on model. • If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty card to their respective user manuals. • The device illustration is for replacement of the defective components. 8 ASUS Mini PC PN Series
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Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack (optional) This port allows you to connect your Mini PC is accessing the internal storage drive. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Features Front view Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your headset or an external microphone. 10 ASUS Mini PC PN Series
Headphone/Headset/Microphone jack (optional) This port allows you to connect your Mini PC is accessing the internal storage drive. You can also use this port to connect amplified speakers or headphones. Features Front view Drive activity indicator This indicator lights up when your headset or an external microphone. 10 ASUS Mini PC PN Series
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... device's HDMICEC is enabled. Rear view HDMI™ port The HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device, such as a display output source, this port, and make sure that you want to control with a remote control to this port will support a resolution of up to allow viewing on a larger external display. The resolution may also be affected by the cabling and output device. 14 ASUS Mini PC PN Series When using...
... device's HDMICEC is enabled. Rear view HDMI™ port The HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device, such as a display output source, this port, and make sure that you want to control with a remote control to this port will support a resolution of up to allow viewing on a larger external display. The resolution may also be affected by the cabling and output device. 14 ASUS Mini PC PN Series When using...
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... external display. The resolution may vary depending on model. ASUS Mini PC PN Series 15 IMPORTANT: For optimal heat dissipation and air ventilation, ensure that have serial ports, such as a display output source, this port as mouse, modem, and printers. VGA port This port allows you to 1920 x 1080 @60Hz. Configurable port This port varies between models and consists of up to connect devices that the air vents are free...
... external display. The resolution may vary depending on model. ASUS Mini PC PN Series 15 IMPORTANT: For optimal heat dissipation and air ventilation, ensure that have serial ports, such as a display output source, this port as mouse, modem, and printers. VGA port This port allows you to 1920 x 1080 @60Hz. Configurable port This port varies between models and consists of up to connect devices that the air vents are free...
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... HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device, such as an LCD TV or monitor to an external display. The resolution may also be affected by the cabling and output device. 16 ASUS Mini PC PN Series NOTE: When using only this port as a display output source, this port will support a resolution of up to 7680 x 4320 @60Hz. DisplayPort This port allows you to connect...
... HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port supports a Full-HD device, such as an LCD TV or monitor to an external display. The resolution may also be affected by the cabling and output device. 16 ASUS Mini PC PN Series NOTE: When using only this port as a display output source, this port will support a resolution of up to 7680 x 4320 @60Hz. DisplayPort This port allows you to connect...
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...; Support for power (DC) input when connected to an external device that supports less than 20 V / 5 A PD when using the USB4™ port for USB4 devices. • DisplayPort 1.4 support (5120 x 2160 @30Hz). • Backward compatible to USB 3.2. • USB power delivery with a 20V / 5A output. ASUS Mini PC PN Series 17 Doing so may cause problems when powering on your device when switching between the USB4™ and power input ports.
...; Support for power (DC) input when connected to an external device that supports less than 20 V / 5 A PD when using the USB4™ port for USB4 devices. • DisplayPort 1.4 support (5120 x 2160 @30Hz). • Backward compatible to USB 3.2. • USB power delivery with a 20V / 5A output. ASUS Mini PC PN Series 17 Doing so may cause problems when powering on your device when switching between the USB4™ and power input ports.
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... 150W Power adapter: +20V DC 7.5A, 150W LAN port The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with this jack supplies power to the Mini PC. To prevent damage to the Mini PC, always use . Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Power supplied through this jack. The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. WARNING! Power input The supplied power adapter...
... 150W Power adapter: +20V DC 7.5A, 150W LAN port The 8-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for use with this jack supplies power to the Mini PC. To prevent damage to the Mini PC, always use . Do not cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Power supplied through this jack. The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use the supplied power adapter. WARNING! Power input The supplied power adapter...
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Connect the power cord to your region. 20 ASUS Mini PC PN Series NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on the model and your Mini PC: A. B. C. Plug the AC power adapter into your Mini PC's power (DC) input. Getting started Connect the AC power adapter to your Mini PC To connect the AC power adapter to the AC power adapter. Connect the DC power connector into a 100V~240V power source.
Connect the power cord to your region. 20 ASUS Mini PC PN Series NOTE: The power adapter may vary in appearance, depending on the model and your Mini PC: A. B. C. Plug the AC power adapter into your Mini PC's power (DC) input. Getting started Connect the AC power adapter to your Mini PC To connect the AC power adapter to the AC power adapter. Connect the DC power connector into a 100V~240V power source.
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.... - Configurable VGA port Supports a resolution of four can connect a display panel or projector to your Mini PC You can be displayed simultaneously. • Using one of the ports listed below as the only display output source will provide the following port: • HDMI™ port • VGA port • DisplayPort • USB4™ port NOTE: • Up to five display panels may be affected by the cabling and output device. 22 ASUS Mini...
.... - Configurable VGA port Supports a resolution of four can connect a display panel or projector to your Mini PC You can be displayed simultaneously. • Using one of the ports listed below as the only display output source will provide the following port: • HDMI™ port • VGA port • DisplayPort • USB4™ port NOTE: • Up to five display panels may be affected by the cabling and output device. 22 ASUS Mini...
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To connect a 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 your Mini PC. ASUS Mini PC PN Series 25 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any USB keyboard and mouse to your Mini PC. NOTE: The keyboard varies with country and/or region.
To connect a 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 your Mini PC. ASUS Mini PC PN Series 25 Connect the USB cable from your keyboard and mouse to any USB keyboard and mouse to your Mini PC. NOTE: The keyboard varies with country and/or region.
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..., the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter Sleep mode by pressing the Power button once, search for Control Panel in instability or boot failure. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the Mini PC. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Turning off . WARNING! Entering BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for...
..., the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter Sleep mode by pressing the Power button once, search for Control Panel in instability or boot failure. Do not change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the Mini PC. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Turning off . WARNING! Entering BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings that are needed for...
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Enter the BIOS by pressing or from the POST screen. NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of the parameters in your Mini PC. 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults option or press . 4. Navigate to load the default BIOS values. 28 ASUS Mini PC PN Series 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. Select OK to the Exit menu. 3.
Enter the BIOS by pressing or from the POST screen. NOTE: POST (Power-On Self Test) is a series of the parameters in your Mini PC. 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults option or press . 4. Navigate to load the default BIOS values. 28 ASUS Mini PC PN Series 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. Select OK to the Exit menu. 3.
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Visit an ASUS service center for reference only. Before installing any of the installation process. The slots may vary depending on model. 30 ASUS Mini PC PN Series NOTE: The illustrations in this section are for further assistance. • Ensure that you install or upgrade the memory modules, wireless card, and solid state drive (SSD) under professional supervision. IMPORTANT! • It is recommended that your hands...
Visit an ASUS service center for reference only. Before installing any of the installation process. The slots may vary depending on model. 30 ASUS Mini PC PN Series NOTE: The illustrations in this section are for further assistance. • Ensure that you install or upgrade the memory modules, wireless card, and solid state drive (SSD) under professional supervision. IMPORTANT! • It is recommended that your hands...
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..., please refer to Start > Run or press [Windows Key] + R. b. Check if there is a Security Processor section on this screen, if there is available on this model, or the dTPM may be disabled. • Using the Microsoft Management Console a. Navigate to FAQ at www.asus.com/support/. 44 ASUS Mini PC PN Series b. Type tpm.msc, then choose OK. For more information on enabling the TPM, please...
..., please refer to Start > Run or press [Windows Key] + R. b. Check if there is a Security Processor section on this screen, if there is available on this model, or the dTPM may be disabled. • Using the Microsoft Management Console a. Navigate to FAQ at www.asus.com/support/. 44 ASUS Mini PC PN Series b. Type tpm.msc, then choose OK. For more information on enabling the TPM, please...
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... the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. - Always unplug the power cord from the power outlets before you operate your system. • Do not 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...
... the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. - Always unplug the power cord from the power outlets before you operate your system. • Do not 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...
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... of key environmental information for energy-related products (2009/125/EC). Please go to enable proper reuse of ecodesign requirements for ASUS EPEAT registered products is available on the CSR website. Specific Implementing Measures are aimed at https://csr.asus.com/...specific products or across multiple product types. More information about EPEAT program and purchaser guidance can be able to the highest standards for product recycling. Check local technical support services for protecting our environment. DO NOT throw the device in different regions. ASUS Mini PC PN Series...
... of key environmental information for energy-related products (2009/125/EC). Please go to enable proper reuse of ecodesign requirements for ASUS EPEAT registered products is available on the CSR website. Specific Implementing Measures are aimed at https://csr.asus.com/...specific products or across multiple product types. More information about EPEAT program and purchaser guidance can be able to the highest standards for product recycling. Check local technical support services for protecting our environment. DO NOT throw the device in different regions. ASUS Mini PC PN Series...
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... Protection Agency and the U.S. key on the ENERGY STAR joint program. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on power management and its benefits to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment. In addition...
... Protection Agency and the U.S. key on the ENERGY STAR joint program. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is NOT supported on power management and its benefits to sleep after 10 and 30 minutes of user inactivity. The monitor and computer are automatically set to the environment. In addition...