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...ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS...and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification ...
...ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS...and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification ...
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... Turning your computer ON...18 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 22 Connecting an HDTV...23 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive...26 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...27 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 31 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix: Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...43 Using the Windows...
... Turning your computer ON...18 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 22 Connecting an HDTV...23 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the optical drive...26 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...27 Wi-Fi connection (on selected models only 31 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix: Windows® 10 User Manual Starting for the first time...43 Using the Windows...
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...'s instructions, may cause undesired operation. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference; The use of the FCC Rules. We believe in a residential installation. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Replace only with Part 15 of shielded cables for help. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling...
...'s instructions, may cause undesired operation. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference; The use of the FCC Rules. We believe in a residential installation. Changes or modifications to this equipment. Replace only with Part 15 of shielded cables for help. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling...
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... to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for assistance. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other relevant provisions of the U.S. Service warning label WARNING! Full text of EU declaration of Conformity ASUSTek...
... to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. These regulations apply to disassemble or repair the optical drive by yourself. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for assistance. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other relevant provisions of the U.S. Service warning label WARNING! Full text of EU declaration of Conformity ASUSTek...
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... circuit the contacts. If you are using, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to dirty or dusty environments. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚...
... circuit the contacts. If you are using, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to dirty or dusty environments. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. • Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in environments with ambient temperatures between 0˚...
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Package contents Desktop PC FX10CP Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 11
Package contents Desktop PC FX10CP Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1 • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 11
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... this button to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to turn on your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started Optical disk drive bay. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. These ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used for your computer. This port connects to a headphone or speaker.
... this button to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to turn on your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices. 14 Chapter 1: Getting started Optical disk drive bay. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. These ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used for your computer. This port connects to a headphone or speaker.
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... function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. In a 4.1 or 5.1-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . HDMI port. ASUS FX10CP 15 Microphone port (pink). These ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner...
... function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. In a 4.1 or 5.1-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in a 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1-channel configuration. Line In port (light blue). USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. This port connects to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others . HDMI port. ASUS FX10CP 15 Microphone port (pink). These ports connect to USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner...
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... started Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection Air vents. This port allows Gigabit connection to this connector. ENGLISH Audio 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker...
... started Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection Air vents. This port allows Gigabit connection to this connector. ENGLISH Audio 2.1, 4.1, or 5.1-channel configuration Port Light Blue (Rear panel) Lime (Rear panel) Pink (Rear panel) Headset 2.1-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker...
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Plug the monitor to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` ASUS FX10CP 17 Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to a power source. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord to the display output port on the discrete ...
Plug the monitor to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` ASUS FX10CP 17 Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to a power source. Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to your computer. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord to the display output port on the discrete ...
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... multiple displays: 1. Turn on how to connect a monitor to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. The dual display function works only under Windows. 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer. 4. Turn off your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. Configure the settings for details on your computer From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. You can use...
... multiple displays: 1. Turn on how to connect a monitor to your computer and connect the power cords to the monitors. The dual display function works only under Windows. 22 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer. 4. Turn off your Windows desktop. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set display modes. Configure the settings for details on your computer From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. You can use...
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...; Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer ON in Chapter 1. ? My computer hangs. • Do the following to turn it on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Then press the Power button to close the programs that you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless...
...; Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the top of your computer ON in Chapter 1. ? My computer hangs. • Do the following to turn it on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. Then press the Power button to close the programs that you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless...
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... dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is off if you connect the monitors to the output port on . • Ensure that you connect your USB storage device to input numbers only. Check if the Number Lock LED is installed on the number key pad. ? The arrow keys on the number key pad are powered on. • During POST, only the monitor connected to use the arrow keys on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver...
... dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is off if you connect the monitors to the output port on . • Ensure that you connect your USB storage device to input numbers only. Check if the Number Lock LED is installed on the number key pad. ? The arrow keys on the number key pad are powered on. • During POST, only the monitor connected to use the arrow keys on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver...
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... can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu, select Refresh your PC without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to an electrical source and turned on the HDTV is distorted. • It is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly...
... can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu, select Refresh your PC without affecting your files recovery option to restore or undo changes to an electrical source and turned on the HDTV is distorted. • It is not muted, click and drag the slider to adjust the volume. • Connect your speakers to another computer to test if the speakers arer working properly...
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... not turned Press the power key on the front panel to on. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to...
... not turned Press the power key on the front panel to on. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing another monitor. 36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to the correct VGA port on your computer. ENGLISH Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to...
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... wrong port. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. Close the anti-virus software. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Contact your computer. Speaker or headphone does Try using another LAN cable. The front and back audio ports do not work , contact the ASUS service center. Driver problems...
... wrong port. Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. Close the anti-virus software. Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Contact your computer. Speaker or headphone does Try using another LAN cable. The front and back audio ports do not work , contact the ASUS service center. Driver problems...
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... with a new hard disk drive. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to scan for viruses and repair your computer. The system often hangs or freezes. Incompatible softwares are running. Computer virus attack Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with better air flow. Memory module problems There...
... with a new hard disk drive. Reinstall the OS and reinstall compatible softwares. 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to scan for viruses and repair your computer. The system often hangs or freezes. Incompatible softwares are running. Computer virus attack Action Close some of the programs. • Use an anti-virus software to ASUS Service Center for servicing. • Replace with better air flow. Memory module problems There...
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... problem still persists, refer to download the latest BIOS versions. ASUS FX10CP 39 Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to your computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The system temperature is working ventilation for the service center information. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The fan slows down after turning on . Restore the BIOS...
... problem still persists, refer to download the latest BIOS versions. ASUS FX10CP 39 Visit the ASUS Support site at http:// support.asus.com to your computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using a compatible or ASUS-recommended CPU fan. The system temperature is working ventilation for the service center information. ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The fan slows down after turning on . Restore the BIOS...
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... installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. Wait for a few minutes until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings. Follow the onscreen instructions to use on your Desktop PC. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system. Press the power button on your desktop...
... installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. Wait for a few minutes until Windows® 10 finishes installing the apps and system settings. Follow the onscreen instructions to use on your Desktop PC. Wait until the setup screen appears. 2. To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system. Press the power button on your desktop...
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... a while to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Opens the Narrator Settings. Zooms out your data before using the Remove everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen. Scroll down to complete. 1. Under this option. ASUS Desktop PC 49 From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Back up all your screen. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier...
... a while to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Opens the Narrator Settings. Zooms out your data before using the Remove everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your screen. Scroll down to complete. 1. Under this option. ASUS Desktop PC 49 From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Back up all your screen. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier...