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ASUS Desktop PC M31AD, M51AD and K30AD User Manual M31AD M51AD K30AD
ASUS Desktop PC M31AD, M51AD and K30AD User Manual M31AD M51AD K30AD
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All these values are for purchasing the ASUS M31AD / M51AD / K30AD Desktop PC! Front panel M31AD ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 11 The ASUS M31AD / M51AD / K30AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated...
All these values are for purchasing the ASUS M31AD / M51AD / K30AD Desktop PC! Front panel M31AD ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 11 The ASUS M31AD / M51AD / K30AD Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability, and user-centric utilities. The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Read the ASUS Warranty Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated...
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... port. This port connects to a microphone. Power button. Press this button to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 13 USB 2.0 ports. Headphone port. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer...such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. M51AD ENGLISH USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 ports for a faster and better performance from your ...
... port. This port connects to a microphone. Power button. Press this button to turn on your USB 3.0 devices. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 13 USB 2.0 ports. Headphone port. Supported by ASUS Audio Wizard. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer...such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. This port connects to a headphone or speaker. M51AD ENGLISH USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0 ports for a faster and better performance from your ...
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... connects to USB 3.0 ports for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to a microphone. 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...USB 3.0 ports. Headphone port. Optical disk drive bay. Microphone port. Power button. Press this button to a headphone or speaker. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 15 K30AD ENGLISH MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory...
... connects to USB 3.0 ports for data storage. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to a microphone. 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...USB 3.0 ports. Headphone port. Optical disk drive bay. Microphone port. Power button. Press this button to a headphone or speaker. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 15 K30AD ENGLISH MultiMediaCard(MMC) / xD-Picture (XD) / Secure Digital™ (SD) / High Capacity Secure Digital™(SDHC) / Memory...
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... 230V in your Desktop PC has the following power ratings: • M31AD: • 110~120Vac / 220~240Vac, 8.0A/4.0A, 60Hz/50Hz • 220~230Vac, 3.5A, 50Hz • M51AD: • 115Vac / 220~230Vac, 7.0A/4.0A, 60Hz/50Hz • 220~230Vac, 3.5A, 50Hz • K30AD: • 110-120V~ / 220-240V~, 8A/4A, 50-60Hz (for... supply in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to this connector. Rear panel M31AD / M51AD / K30AD ENGLISH Voltage selector.
... 230V in your Desktop PC has the following power ratings: • M31AD: • 110~120Vac / 220~240Vac, 8.0A/4.0A, 60Hz/50Hz • 220~230Vac, 3.5A, 50Hz • M51AD: • 115Vac / 220~230Vac, 7.0A/4.0A, 60Hz/50Hz • 220~230Vac, 3.5A, 50Hz • K30AD: • 110-120V~ / 220-240V~, 8A/4A, 50-60Hz (for... supply in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according to this connector. Rear panel M31AD / M51AD / K30AD ENGLISH Voltage selector.
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... Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 17 This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel audio configuration. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. VGA port. These...
... Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 7.1-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 17 This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4.1, 5.1, and 7.1-channel audio configuration. This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers. VGA port. These...
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... Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 19 ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power...
... Card (on selected models only) Connect your monitor to a power source. Plug the monitor to the display output port on the discrete ASUS Graphics Card. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 19 ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power...
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Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your USB keyboard and USB mouse to a power source. ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` Connect your computer and the other end to the USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 21
Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your USB keyboard and USB mouse to a power source. ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. ` Connect your computer and the other end to the USB 2.0 ports. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 21
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M31AD M51AD Power button Power button K30AD Power button 3. For details on your computer. Press the power button on shutting down your computer ON: 1. Turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn your Desktop PC, refer to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 22 Chapter 1: Getting started Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2.
M31AD M51AD Power button Power button K30AD Power button 3. For details on your computer. Press the power button on shutting down your computer ON: 1. Turn your computer. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to turn your Desktop PC, refer to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 22 Chapter 1: Getting started Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer after setting up your monitor ON. 2.
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ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. The USB ports allow you to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Front panel M31AD M51AD K30AD ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 23
ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. The USB ports allow you to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 and USB 3.0 ports on the front and rear panels. To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device to connect USB devices such as storage devices. Front panel M31AD M51AD K30AD ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 23
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The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic M31AD 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. ENGLISH Rear panel For details, refer to your computer M31AD / M51AD / K30AD Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers.
The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. Connecting Headphone and Mic M31AD 24 Chapter 2: Connecting devices to the section Removing a USB storage device in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. ENGLISH Rear panel For details, refer to your computer M31AD / M51AD / K30AD Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on the rear panel allow you to connect 2.1-channel, 4.1-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel stereo speakers.
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ENGLISH Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 27
ENGLISH Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 27
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Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. For details, refer to connect the HDTV and the computer. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 29 The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to the section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. Turn on your computer. 4. ENGLISH 3.
Connecting an HDTV Connect a High Definition TV (HDTV) to the HDMI port of your HDMI cable is less than 15 meters. Configure the Screen Resolution settings. For details, refer to connect the HDTV and the computer. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 29 The HDMI cable is purchased separately. • To get the best display performance, ensure that your computer. • You need an HDMI cable to the section Configuring the Screen Resolution settings in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. Turn on your computer. 4. ENGLISH 3.
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... necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 31 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer...
... necessary, use a wrist rest for support to reduce the pressure on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 31 Eye level to the top of the monitor screen Foot rest 90˚ angles To maintain the proper posture: • Position your computer...
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... left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to close it. 4. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 33 Place the disc to open the Computer screen on Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop...
... left corner of Windows® desktop then right-click on the Start screen's thumbnail. Remove the disc from the AutoPlay window to close it. 4. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 33 Place the disc to open the Computer screen on Windows® 8.1, hover your mouse pointer over the lower left corner of Windows® desktop...
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...; 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in setting up your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. Set up your computer. 4. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 35 Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1.
...; 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in setting up your computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem. Set up your computer. 4. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 35 Connecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1.
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... • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on selected models only) Connect your computer for the best wireless performance. • The ...Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 37 ENGLISH Wireless connection (on the top of your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, you ...
... • To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card. • Place the antennas on selected models only) Connect your computer for the best wireless performance. • The ...Configuring the Internet connection settings in the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 37 ENGLISH Wireless connection (on the top of your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection. To establish a wireless connection, you ...
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...Windows® 8.1: Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? My computer hangs. • Do the following based on . ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 39 I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on... presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. My computer cannot be powered on and the...
...Windows® 8.1: Under Task Manager in Chapter 1. ? My computer hangs. • Do the following based on . ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 39 I cannot connect to a wireless network using the ASUS WLAN Card (on selected models only)? • Ensure that are not responding: 1. Simultaneously press + + keys on... presents some problems you want to connect to. • Connect the external antennas (optional) to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card and place the antennas on the keyboard, then click Task Manager. 2. My computer cannot be powered on and the...
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... more details, refer to my computer's system settings without affecting your HDTV. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 41 Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control...
... more details, refer to my computer's system settings without affecting your HDTV. b) From the Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 41 Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: From the Start screen a) Launch the All Apps screen and pin Control...