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... AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will...
... AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will...
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... Setting up your computer...15 Turning your computer ON...18 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 20 Removing a USB storage device 20 Connecting microphone and speakers 21 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Connecting an HDTV...24 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the memory card reader 26 Using the optical drive...27 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...29 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix: Windows® 10 User Manual Starting...
... Setting up your computer...15 Turning your computer ON...18 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device 20 Removing a USB storage device 20 Connecting microphone and speakers 21 Connecting multiple external displays 23 Connecting an HDTV...24 Chapter 3: Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 25 Using the memory card reader 26 Using the optical drive...27 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet Wired connection...29 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...33 Appendix: Windows® 10 User Manual Starting...
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... the graphics card is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the detailed recycling information in different regions. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part...
... the graphics card is required to assure compliance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Lithium Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the detailed recycling information in different regions. The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part...
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...using an adapter or extension cord. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use...8226; DO NOT cover the vents on top and do not try to dirty or dusty environments. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to prevent the ...
...using an adapter or extension cord. Hazardous Moving Parts Warning WARNING: Keep fingers and other peripherals. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT disassemble the battery. • Use...8226; DO NOT cover the vents on top and do not try to dirty or dusty environments. Replacing fan components should be attempted by yourself. Wipe the Desktop PC using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to prevent the ...
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...: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS website www.asus.com. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. Conventions used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 8 The User Guide is located in the following symbols used...
...: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS website www.asus.com. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. ASUS Local Technical Support Visit ASUS website at http://support.asus.com/contact for product and software updates. Conventions used in your Desktop PC: C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual 8 The User Guide is located in the following symbols used...
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Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Built-in PIFA antenna x 2 (optional) • 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. 9
Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Installation Guide Mouse x1 Power cord x1 Installation Guide x1 Warranty Card x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Built-in PIFA antenna x 2 (optional) • 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. 9
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... 3.0 (USB 3.0) port connects to a USB 3.0 device such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to the USB 3.0 port when installing a 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 the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for a faster and better performance from your computer. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Front panel ENGLISH USB 3.0 port.
... 3.0 (USB 3.0) port connects to a USB 3.0 device such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to the USB 3.0 port when installing a 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 the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used for a faster and better performance from your computer. 12 Chapter 1: Getting started Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. Front panel ENGLISH USB 3.0 port.
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.... VGA port. Plug the power adapter into this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Always provide proper ventilation for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 3.1 device. VGA port (on selected models only). ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. This Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. DC-In port. Expansion slot...
.... VGA port. Plug the power adapter into this optional ASUS Graphics Card may vary with different models. Always provide proper ventilation for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is for USB 3.1 device. VGA port (on selected models only). ENGLISH LAN (RJ-45) port. This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. This Universal Serial Bus 3.1 (USB 3.1) port is for VGA-compatible devices such as a VGA monitor. DC-In port. Expansion slot...
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Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your desktop PC. Plug the monitor to your monitor to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power adapter to a display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS A20BF/F20BF/K20BF 15 Connect a monitor to your computer. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1.
Connecting an external monitor Using the ASUS Graphics Card (on selected models only) Connect your desktop PC. Plug the monitor to your monitor to the display output port on the ASUS Graphics Card. 2. ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power adapter to a display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS A20BF/F20BF/K20BF 15 Connect a monitor to your computer. To connect an external monitor using the ASUS Graphics Card: 1.
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... display output ports: 1. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. ENGLISH Using the onboard monitor output ports Connect your monitor to your desktop PC. If your computer. 2. Hence, connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device...
... display output ports: 1. Plug the monitor to the onboard display output port. ENGLISH Using the onboard monitor output ports Connect your monitor to your desktop PC. If your computer. 2. Hence, connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the graphics card. 16 Chapter 1: Getting started Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port, or a DVI-D monitor to the DVI-D port, or an HDMI monitor to a display output port on the rear panel of your computer comes with an ASUS Graphics Card, the graphics card is set as the primary display device...
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... connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. Turn off your displays. Configure the settings for details on your computer. 3. Connect the two monitors to your computer, connect the monitors on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to your Windows desktop. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. When a graphics card is set to the monitors. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI...
... connect the power cords to be the primary display has display during POST. Turn off your displays. Configure the settings for details on your computer. 3. Connect the two monitors to your computer, connect the monitors on the output ports of your main display, or as an extension to your Windows desktop. From the Start menu, click Settings > System > Display. 5. When a graphics card is set to the monitors. ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI...
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..., and then remove the card. ASUS A20BF/F20BF/K20BF 27 DO NOT force a card into the card slot. • A memory card is displayed on the card or else data loss may occur. To use the memory card: 1. ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to avoid damaging the card. • You can place media in a slot at one or more of your files. • From the Startup menu, click...
..., and then remove the card. ASUS A20BF/F20BF/K20BF 27 DO NOT force a card into the card slot. • A memory card is displayed on the card or else data loss may occur. To use the memory card: 1. ENGLISH Using the memory card reader Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards to avoid damaging the card. • You can place media in a slot at one or more of your files. • From the Startup menu, click...
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... test if the USB storage device is off if you connect your USB storage device to use the arrow keys on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for more troubleshooting information. ? If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings...
... test if the USB storage device is off if you connect your USB storage device to use the arrow keys on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for more troubleshooting information. ? If you discover bent pins, replace the monitor video connector cable. • Check if your monitor is plugged to a power source properly. • Refer to the documentation that you connect the monitors to the output port on the graphics card. • Check if the multiple displays settings...
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...'s system sounds are not Muted. • If it is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your speakers to another computer to my computer's system settings without affecting your HDTV. I want to restore or undo changes to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? Adjust the screen resolution to adjust the volume. • Connect your HDTV. From the Start menu, click...
...'s system sounds are not Muted. • If it is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your speakers to another computer to my computer's system settings without affecting your HDTV. I want to restore or undo changes to test if the speakers arer working properly. ? Adjust the screen resolution to adjust the volume. • Connect your HDTV. From the Start menu, click...
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... power key on the front panel to on your computer. Try connecting to another PSU on . 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 . Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to the discrete VGA port. ENGLISH Power Problem...
... power key on the front panel to on your computer. Try connecting to another PSU on . 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 . Signal cable problems Action • Connect the signal cable to the correct display port (onboard VGA or discrete VGA port). • If you are using a discrete VGA card, connect the signal cable to the discrete VGA port. ENGLISH Power Problem...
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... 5: Troubleshooting Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to a router or hub. The front and back audio ports do not work . LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not properly connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is on. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Action Connect the LAN cable...
... 5: Troubleshooting Action • Refer to your computer's User Guide for the correct port. • Disconnect and reconnect the speaker to a router or hub. The front and back audio ports do not work . LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is not properly connected to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct LAN settings. Cannot access the Internet Your computer is on. Driver problems Try both the front and back audio ports. Action Connect the LAN cable...
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... and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for your computer. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to an area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Memory module problems There is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with better air flow. ASUS A20BF/F20BF/K20BF...
... and repair your computer to ASUS Service Center for your computer. Hard disk drive failure • S end the damaged hard disk drive to an area with compatible memory modules. • Remove the extra memory modules that you have installed, then try again. • C ontact the ASUS Service Center for assistance. Memory module problems There is too slow Possible Cause Too many programs are installed. • Replace with better air flow. ASUS A20BF/F20BF/K20BF...
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... default settings. The system temperature is working ventilation for the service center information. 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The fan slows down after turning on . Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Old BIOS version Action It is booting up. Update the BIOS to your computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using...
... default settings. The system temperature is working ventilation for the service center information. 40 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ENGLISH CPU Problem Too noisy right after entering the OS. The fan slows down after turning on . Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the computer. Old BIOS version Action It is booting up. Update the BIOS to your computer is too high. • Update the BIOS. • If you are using...
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... instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Get online • Settings • Your account 5. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. 44 Windows® 10 User Manual ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Desktop PC. Press the power button on your Windows...
... instructions to configure the following basic items: • Personalize • Get online • Settings • Your account 5. After the installation, the Windows® 10 desktop appears. 44 Windows® 10 User Manual ENGLISH Starting for the first time When you start your computer for the first time, a series of screens appear to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your Desktop PC. Press the power button on your Windows...
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... complete. 1. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your data before using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Opens the Narrator Settings. Under this option. Zooms out your screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to its original factory settings can be done using this option, click Get started. 3. Back up all your PC to complete the reinstallation and reset process. 50 Windows® 10 User Manual
... complete. 1. From the Start menu, click Settings > Update & security > Recovery. 2. Removing everything and reinstalling Windows® 10 Restoring your data before using the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Opens the Narrator Settings. Under this option. Zooms out your screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to its original factory settings can be done using this option, click Get started. 3. Back up all your PC to complete the reinstallation and reset process. 50 Windows® 10 User Manual