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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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...device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Connecting multiple external displays 28 Connecting an HDTV 29 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 31 Using the memory card reader 32 Using the optical drive 33 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 35 Wireless connection (on selected... 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 39 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 49 Using Windows® 7 desktop 50 Managing your files and folders 52
...device 23 Connecting microphone and speakers 24 Connecting multiple external displays 28 Connecting an HDTV 29 Chapter 3 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC 31 Using the memory card reader 32 Using the optical drive 33 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired connection 35 Wireless connection (on selected... 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 39 Appendix Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual Chapter 1 Using Windows® 7 Starting for the first time 49 Using Windows® 7 desktop 50 Managing your files and folders 52
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... Windows® 8.1 lock screen 57 Using the Windows® UI 58 Working with Windows® apps 61 Other keyboard shortcuts 66 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 67 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 67 Entering the BIOS Setup 68 Chapter 3 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 69 Configuring the screen...
... Windows® 8.1 lock screen 57 Using the Windows® UI 58 Working with Windows® apps 61 Other keyboard shortcuts 66 Turning your Desktop PC OFF 67 Putting your Desktop PC to sleep 67 Entering the BIOS Setup 68 Chapter 3 Other Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 functions Removing a USB storage device 69 Configuring the screen...
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... and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of warm water then remove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to or use damaged power cords, accessories, ...getting overheated. • DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional...
... and a few drops of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of warm water then remove any foreign objects into the Desktop PC. • DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. • DO NOT expose to or use damaged power cords, accessories, ...getting overheated. • DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on the Desktop PC to prevent the system from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • Seek professional...
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...WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you complete a task. Conventions used in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the following sources for additional information ...and for the contact information of the following symbols used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. IMPORTANT: ...
...WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you complete a task. Conventions used in your Desktop PC: • C:\Program Files(X86)\ASUS\eManual CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the following sources for additional information ...and for the contact information of the following symbols used throughout this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. IMPORTANT: ...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. 10 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) Installation Guide Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) 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. 10 Package contents ASUS Desktop PC Keyboard x1 Mouse x1 Dipole antenna x1 (optional) / Antenna x 1 (optional) Installation Guide Power cord x1 DVD/SDVD/RDVD x1 (optional) 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.
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... Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. 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. Chapter 1 Getting ...
... Card before setting up your computer Illustrations are encapsulated in a stunningly futuristic and stylish system casing. Getting to know your ASUS Desktop PC. 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. Chapter 1 Getting ...
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...input voltage according to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in your area. Rear panel M31AD / M51AD / K30AD ENGLISH Voltage selector. Use this connector. If the voltage supply 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...
...input voltage according to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in your area. Rear panel M31AD / M51AD / K30AD ENGLISH Voltage selector. Use this connector. If the voltage supply 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...
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Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer. Turn your computer ON: 1. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 22 Chapter 1: Getting started Press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. M31AD M51AD Power button Power button K30AD Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 2.
Turning your computer ON To turn on your computer. Turn your computer ON: 1. ENGLISH Turning your computer ON This section describes how to the Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.1 User Manual, which can be found in this manual. 22 Chapter 1: Getting started Press the power button on your computer after setting up your computer. M31AD M51AD Power button Power button K30AD Power button 3. Wait until the operating system loads automatically. For details on shutting down your Desktop PC, refer to turn your monitor ON. 2.
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Front panel M31AD M51AD K30AD ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 23 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device 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. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
Front panel M31AD M51AD K30AD ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 23 To connect a USB storage device: • Insert the USB storage device 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. ENGLISH Chapter 2 Connecting devices to your computer. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices.
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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. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. 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. ENGLISH Rear panel For details, refer to your computer
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. The audio I/O ports located on both the front and rear panels. 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. ENGLISH Rear panel For details, refer to your computer
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... the power cords to the monitors. To set up your computer section in your computer. Turn off your computer ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to be the primary display has display during POST. Connect... as a duplicate of the graphics card. When a graphics card is set display modes. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your Windows desktop.
... the power cords to the monitors. To set up your computer section in your computer. Turn off your computer ENGLISH Connecting multiple external displays Your desktop PC may come with VGA, HDMI, or DVI ports and allows you are allowed to set to be the primary display has display during POST. Connect... as a duplicate of the graphics card. When a graphics card is set display modes. Setting up multiple displays When using multiple monitors, you to your Windows desktop.
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...approximately 90º angle when you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable typing position. • Adjust the height of your chair to make...rest for support to your thighs. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 31 This section provides you with your eye level so that your knees are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of...
...approximately 90º angle when you , and turn the top of the monitor screen even with tips on your wrists while typing. • Use your Desktop PC in front of you are at or slightly above the keyboard to get a comfortable typing position. • Adjust the height of your chair to make...rest for support to your thighs. ASUS M31AD, M51AD and K30AD 31 This section provides you with your eye level so that your knees are at the PC. • Place the monitor directly in a comfortably-lit area, and keep it away from using and fully enjoying your Desktop PC. Eye level to the top of...
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There is powering on. The fan runs on the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. 46 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to download the latest BIOS versions. Possible Cause Your...
There is powering on. The fan runs on the computer. Visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com for the service center information. 46 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Ensure that your Desktop PC's warranty card and contact the ASUS Service Center. If the problem still persists, refer to download the latest BIOS versions. Possible Cause Your...
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... to skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. If you want to set up your date and time settings. Review your password, then click Next. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Key in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in the necessary information to set up a password for your language, then...
... to skip this step, select Ask me later. 8. If you want to set up your date and time settings. Review your password, then click Next. ASUS Desktop PC 49 Key in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to guide you in the necessary information to set up a password for your language, then...
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... websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media files. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 51 From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin on the Start menu or taskbar. 3. Pinning programs on the Start menu...
... websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media files. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. ASUS Desktop PC 51 From the jumplist, right-click the item that you want to pin on the Start menu or taskbar. 3. Pinning programs on the Start menu...
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... Explorer. 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. ENGLISH Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: 1. From the toolbar, click the View icon . 4. ASUS Desktop PC 53
... Explorer. 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. ENGLISH Exploring files and folders To explore files and folders: 1. From the toolbar, click the View icon . 4. ASUS Desktop PC 53
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From the Windows® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users. 2. When done, click Create Account. ASUS Desktop PC 55 Setting up a user account To set up a user account and password You may customize the notifications. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start ...
From the Windows® taskbar, click > Getting Started > Add new users. 2. When done, click Create Account. ASUS Desktop PC 55 Setting up a user account To set up a user account and password You may customize the notifications. From the Windows® taskbar, click the Start ...
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..., the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8.1 functionalities. Press the power button on your Desktop PC's keyboard. Wait for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap...Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time When you in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to use on your Desktop PC. ASUS Desktop PC 57 Windows® 8.1 lock screen The Windows®8.1 lock screen may appear when your country or region, app language, ...
..., the Windows®8.1 tutorial appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn more about Windows®8.1 functionalities. Press the power button on your Desktop PC's keyboard. Wait for the first time, a series of your Windows® 8.1 operating system. Carefully read the License Terms, then tap...Windows® 8.1 Starting for the first time When you in configuring the basic settings of screens appear to use on your Desktop PC. ASUS Desktop PC 57 Windows® 8.1 lock screen The Windows®8.1 lock screen may appear when your country or region, app language, ...
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Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Desktop PC. You can use while working on tiled-format for live tiles Windows® apps These are fully launched. 58 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1 live tiles ...
Start screen The Start screen appears after successfully signing in to your Desktop PC. You can use while working on tiled-format for live tiles Windows® apps These are fully launched. 58 Chapter 2: Using Windows® 8.1 live tiles ...