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... documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. 2 SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME...
... documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. 2 SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME...
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... Turning your computer ON...17 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Connecting an HDTV...24 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...17 Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 19 Connecting microphone and speakers 20 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Connecting an HDTV...24 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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... shielded cables for protecting our environment. The use of the FCC Rules. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 We believe in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be able to the graphics card is incorrectly replaced...
... shielded cables for protecting our environment. The use of the FCC Rules. Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 We believe in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be able to the graphics card is incorrectly replaced...
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... professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Hazardous moving parts. 8 Wipe the Desktop PC 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. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from any...
... professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Hazardous moving parts. 8 Wipe the Desktop PC 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. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from any...
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....asus.com. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The User Guide is located in the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following symbols used...
....asus.com. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The User Guide is located in the following sources for additional information and for the contact information of the following symbols used...
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... ENGLISH Optical disk drive bay. Press this button to USB 3.0 devices such as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. The Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port connects to eject the optical disk drive tray. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started USB 3.0 port. MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Optical disk drive eject button. LED Lighting...
... ENGLISH Optical disk drive bay. Press this button to USB 3.0 devices such as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. The Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port connects to eject the optical disk drive tray. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started USB 3.0 port. MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory Stick Pro™(MS/PRO) card slot. Optical disk drive eject button. LED Lighting...
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...; 220V~, 3A, 50Hz (for Europe use) USB 2.0 ports. Plug the power cord to 230V. This Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is 200-240V, set the switch to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. ASUS Graphics Cards. The display output ports on local regulations, your area is for USB 3.1 device. ASUS G11CB / G11CD 13 This port is 100-127V, set the switch to this connector.
...; 220V~, 3A, 50Hz (for Europe use) USB 2.0 ports. Plug the power cord to 230V. This Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is 200-240V, set the switch to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. ASUS Graphics Cards. The display output ports on local regulations, your area is for USB 3.1 device. ASUS G11CB / G11CD 13 This port is 100-127V, set the switch to this connector.
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...channel configuration. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation...
...channel configuration. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation...
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... Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port DO NOT block the air vents on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. LAN (RJ-45) port. These vents allow air ventilation. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING...
... Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port DO NOT block the air vents on these optional ASUS Graphics Cards may vary with different models. Always provide proper ventilation for your computer. LAN (RJ-45) port. These vents allow air ventilation. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an expansion card. Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status OFF No link OFF ORANGE Linked ORANGE BLINKING...
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... guides you are doing some tasks that do not require VGA performance, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the discrete graphics card, the Eco Energy Mode is disabled. Connect an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer. When connecting the monitor to your computer. 2. When you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as downloading tasks, Eco Energy Mode cuts down the power supplied to a power source. Connecting a USB keyboard...
... guides you are doing some tasks that do not require VGA performance, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to the discrete graphics card, the Eco Energy Mode is disabled. Connect an HDMI monitor to the HDMI port on the rear panel of your computer. When connecting the monitor to your computer. 2. When you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as downloading tasks, Eco Energy Mode cuts down the power supplied to a power source. Connecting a USB keyboard...
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... monitors. The dual display function works only under Windows. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your displays. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is disabled. Turn off your computer. 3. When connecting the monitor to the discrete graphics card, the Eco Energy Mode is set to be the primary display has display during POST. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports...
... monitors. The dual display function works only under Windows. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. You can use the additional monitor as a duplicate of your displays. For some graphic cards, only the monitor that is disabled. Turn off your computer. 3. When connecting the monitor to the discrete graphics card, the Eco Energy Mode is set to be the primary display has display during POST. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports...
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...; Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the number key pad are not working. When the Number Lock LED is switched on the number key pad. ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. ? I cannot connect to use the arrow keys on . My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED...
...; Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the number key pad are not working. When the Number Lock LED is switched on the number key pad. ENGLISH Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you enter the correct network security key for the best wireless performance. ? I cannot connect to use the arrow keys on . My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED...
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... pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your personal data such as documents or photos. You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu, select Refresh your PC without affecting your USB storage device to my computer's system settings without affecting my personal files or data. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to a video...
... pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your personal data such as documents or photos. You can use this recovery option, click Settings > Update & recovery > Recovery from the Start menu, select Refresh your PC without affecting your USB storage device to my computer's system settings without affecting my personal files or data. The dual display function works only under Windows. • When a graphics card is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to a video...
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... out port (lime) on the HDTV is distorted. • It is connected to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon is scratched or damaged. Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV. ENGLISH ? ASUS G11CB / G11CD 35 The DVD drive cannot read a disc...
... out port (lime) on the HDTV is distorted. • It is connected to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? To enable the system sounds, click from the Windows notification area, then click . • If it is muted, the volume icon is scratched or damaged. Adjust the screen resolution to fit your HDTV. ENGLISH ? ASUS G11CB / G11CD 35 The DVD drive cannot read a disc...
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... properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. From the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the menu Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to on . Your computer is turned on . ensure that the power cord is not responding. 1. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing...
... properly connected. • Use other compatible power cord. From the Start menu, click File Explorer. 2. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the menu Power Problem No power (The power indicator is off) Possible Cause Incorrect power voltage Action • Set your computer's power voltage switch to on . Your computer is turned on . ensure that the power cord is not responding. 1. PSU (Power supply unit) problems Contact the ASUS Service Center about installing...
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.... Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. Reinstall the LAN driver ASUS G11CB / G11CD 37 Action Connect the LAN cable to the discrete VGA port. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is properly connected to a router or hub. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to another LAN cable. Try connecting...
.... Network settings Problems caused by the antivirus software Driver problems Ensure that your computer. Reinstall the LAN driver ASUS G11CB / G11CD 37 Action Connect the LAN cable to the discrete VGA port. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is properly connected to a router or hub. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center. ENGLISH Display Problem Possible Cause No display output after turning the computer on (Black screen) The signal cable is not connected to another LAN cable. Try connecting...
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... computer. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer. The front and back audio ports do not work . Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer to an area with better air flow. Memory module problems There is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Action...
... computer. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to ASUS Service Center for viruses and repair your computer. The front and back audio ports do not work . Reinstall the audio driver System Problem System speed is not enough air ventilation for your computer to an area with better air flow. Memory module problems There is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with a new hard disk drive. Action...
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Update the BIOS to your computer is working ventilation for the service center information. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The fan runs on its default settings. in use. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. The BIOS settings have been changed. The fan slows down after turning on . Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at...
Update the BIOS to your computer is working ventilation for the service center information. Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. The fan runs on its default settings. in use. If the problem still persists, refer to the latest version. The BIOS settings have been changed. The fan slows down after turning on . Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at...
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... installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Get online • Settings • Your account 5. To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring...
... installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. From the setup screen, pick your region and language that you in configuring the basic settings of your Windows® 10 operating system. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Get online • Settings • Your account 5. To start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring...
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... factory settings can be done using this option. This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Refer to the steps below to use this option. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in PC Settings. Under this option, click Get started. 3. Zooms out your screen. Opens the Narrator Settings...
... factory settings can be done using this option. This process may take a while to complete the reinstallation and reset process. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 1. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Refer to the steps below to use this option. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. ENGLISH Enter> Launches the magnifier and zooms in PC Settings. Under this option, click Get started. 3. Zooms out your screen. Opens the Narrator Settings...